Plant root-shoot biomass allocation over diverse biomes: A global synthesis

• Published in: Global ecology and conservation Vol. 18; p. e00606
• Main Authors: Qi, Yulin, Wei, Wei, Chen, Cungen, Chen, Liding
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier B.V 01.04.2019; Elsevier
• Subjects: Angiospermae; biomass; Biomass allocation; Biomes; boreal forests; carbon sequestration; climatic factors; data collection; dry matter partitioning; Environmental adaptation; evergreen trees; grasses; Gymnospermae; latitude; plant height; Plant strategy; Root; root systems; roots; Shoot ratio; shoots; shrubs; temperature; terrestrial ecosystems; Biomes; Environmental adaptation; Biomass allocation; Root; Shoot ratio; Plant strategy

Globally, the allocation of root-shoot biomass is a key plant-adaptive strategy for terrestrial ecosystems to enhance carbon-sequestration capacity. However, the deep mechanisms of above-/below-ground biomass distribution remain unclear, partly due to the multiple influencing factors. We thus aim to...