In the context of a recent massive increase in research on plant root functions and their
impact on the environment, root ecologists currently face many important challenges to keep …

Plant root traits play a crucial role in resource acquisition and crop performance when soil
nutrient availability is low. However, the respective trait responses are complex, particularly …

The effects of plants on the biosphere, atmosphere and geosphere are key determinants of
terrestrial ecosystem functioning. However, despite substantial progress made regarding …

Plants respond to resource stress by changing multiple aspects of their biomass allocation,
morphology, physiology and architecture. To date, we lack an integrated view of the relative …

Plant productivity is impacted by drought stress, which adversely affects their morphological
and physiological processes. In response, the plant activates its defense mechanisms, but …

The arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) symbiosis is key to plant nutrition, and hence is potentially
key in sustainable agriculture. Fertilization and other agricultural practices reduce soil AM …

Biochar (BC) has been reported to improve growth and drought resistance in many plants.
However, adequate information on the drought resistance mechanism mediated of BC on …

Plant phenotypic diversity is shaped by the interplay of trade‐offs and constraints in
evolution. Closely integrated groups of traits (ie trait dimensions) are used to classify plant …

Despite considerable research demonstrating that biodiversity increases productivity in
forests and regulates herbivory and pathogen damage, there remain gaps in our …

Mulched drip irrigation is a common water-saving irrigation technology that can improve
water resource utilization efficiency in arid areas. The change of irrigation method affects the …