Which plant traits increase soil carbon sequestration? Empirical evidence from a long-term poplar genetic diversity trial
John L Field, Brandon P. Sloan, Matthew E. Craig, Parker Calloway, Sarah L. Ottinger, Thomas J. Mead, Rose Abramoff, Mirko Pavicic, Hari Bahadur Chhetri, Kathy Haiby, Udaya C. Kalluri, Wellington Muchero, Christopher W. Schadt, Melanie A. Mayes
This study identifies root elemental content as a key trait influencing soil carbon sequestration in a poplar genetic diversity trial.
Global Change Biology · Sep 1, 2025Peer-reviewedEcology