Effects of Summer Drought on the Fine Root System of Five Broadleaf Tree Species Along A Precipitation Gradient

While much research has addressed the aboveground response of trees to climate warming and related water shortage, not much is known about the drought sensitivity of the fine root system, in particular of mature trees. This study investigates the response of topsoil (0−10 cm) fine root bio...

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Main Authors: Sebastian Fuchs, Dietrich Hertel, Bernhard Schuldt, Christoph Leuschner
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-03-01
Series:Forests
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4907/11/3/289