Indirect methods produce higher estimates of fine root production and turnover rates than direct methods.
The production and turnover of fine roots play substantial roles in the biogeochemical cycles of terrestrial ecosystems. However, the disparity among the estimates of both production and turnover, particularly due to technical limitations, has been debated for several decades. Here, we conducted a m...
Main Authors: | Z Y Yuan, Han Y H Chen |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2012-01-01
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Series: | PLoS ONE |
Online Access: | http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3494664?pdf=render |
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