The concept of a root economics space (RES) is increasingly adopted to explore root trait
variation and belowground resource‐acquisition strategies. Much progress has been made …

The root economics space (RES) is multidimensional and largely shaped by belowground
biotic and abiotic influences. However, how root–fungal symbioses and edaphic fertility drive …

The search for a root economics spectrum (RES) has been sparked by recent interest in trait‐
based plant ecology. By analogy with the one‐dimensional leaf economics spectrum (LES) …

Trait‐based approaches provide a useful framework to investigate plant strategies for
resource acquisition, growth, and competition, as well as plant impacts on ecosystem …

Plant roots exhibit diverse root functional traits to enable soil phosphorus (P) acquisition,
including changes in root morphology, root exudation and mycorrhizal symbioses. Yet …

Since their emergence onto land, terrestrial plants have developed diverse strategies to
acquire soil resources. However, we lack a framework that adequately captures how these …

The adoption of diverse resource acquisition strategies is critical for plant growth and
species coexistence. Root phosphatase is of particular importance in the acquisition of soil …

Plants display a wide array of physiological adaptations to low soil phosphorus availability.
Here we discuss metabolic and ecological costs associated with these strategies, focusing …

Trait‐based approaches have led to significant advances in plant ecology, but are currently
biased toward above‐ground traits. It is becoming clear that a stronger emphasis on below …

Tree performance depends on the coordinated functioning of interdependent leaves, stems
and (mycorrhizal) roots. Integrating plant organs and their traits, therefore, provides a more …