A continental scale analysis reveals widespread root bimodality
M. Lu, S. Wang, A. Malhotra, S. J. Tumber-Davila, S. Weintraub-Leff, L. McCormack, X. T. Wang, R. B. Jackson
The paper analyzes continental-scale root data and finds widespread root bimodality, with secondary root biomass peaks deeper than 60cm, linked to soil nitrogen content and vegetation type.
bioRxiv · Sep 14, 2022Ecology