Linking fine root lifespan to root chemical and morphological traits—A global analysis
J Hou, ML McCormack, PB Reich… - Proceedings of the …, 2024 - National Acad Sciences
Fine root lifespan is a critical trait associated with contrasting root strategies of resource
acquisition and protection. Yet, its position within the multidimensional “root economics …
acquisition and protection. Yet, its position within the multidimensional “root economics …
[HTML][HTML] Positive feedbacks and alternative stable states in forest leaf types
The emergence of alternative stable states in forest systems has significant implications for
the functioning and structure of the terrestrial biosphere, yet empirical evidence remains …
the functioning and structure of the terrestrial biosphere, yet empirical evidence remains …
[HTML][HTML] The unimodal latitudinal pattern of K, Ca and Mg concentration and its potential drivers in forest foliage in eastern China
Z Shi, S Liu, Y Chen, D Ding, W Han - Forest Ecosystems, 2024 - Elsevier
Abstract Potassium (K), calcium (Ca), and magnesium (Mg) are essential elements with
important physiological functions in plants. Previous studies showed that leaf K, Ca, and Mg …
important physiological functions in plants. Previous studies showed that leaf K, Ca, and Mg …
Pollen Partners: The Symbiotic Microbes of Pinus radiata Pollen
C Armstrong, S Ganasamurthy, K Walker, C Mercier… - bioRxiv, 2024 - biorxiv.org
Pollen, a crucial source of nutrients and energy for pollinators. It also provides a unique
habitat for ecological microbiota. Previous research on the microbiome of pollen has largely …
habitat for ecological microbiota. Previous research on the microbiome of pollen has largely …