Going underground: root traits as drivers of ecosystem processes.

By R. Bardgett, L. Mommer, F. D. de Vries. Trends in Ecology & Evolution, 2014

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The Role of Soil Microorganisms in Plant Mineral Nutrition—Current Knowledge and Future Directions (2017, background): “…means a large loss of reduced-C Frontiers in Plant Science | www.frontiersin.org 4 September 2017 | Volume 8 | Article 1617 for biomass and represents a considerable impact on the carbon budget of individual plants and also entire ecosystems (Badri and Vivanco, 2009; Bardgett et al., 2014).”
Root nutrient concentration and biomass allocation are more plastic than morphological traits in response to nutrient limitation (2017, background): “2011), and interest in root traits is accelerating at a rapid pace (Bardgett et al. 2014).”
Multiple phosphorus acquisition strategies adopted by fine roots in low-fertility soils in Central Amazonia (2019, background): “Although belowground plant nutrient uptake mechanisms could be important contributors to tropical forest productivity (Bardgett et al. 2014), there is limited understanding of the role of different root traits in Puptake in tropical forests, especially in the Amazon.”
Climate, soil and plant functional types as drivers of global fine‐root trait variation (2017, background): “compensated by increases in fine-root N that would support higher potential respiration rate and metabolic activity (Reich et al. 2008; Bardgett et al. 2014).”
Linking root traits and competitive success in grassland species (2016, neutral): “Functional traits of plants are increasingly incorporated in analyses of ecosystem functioning, such as plant productivity (Bardgett et al. 2014; Díaz et al. 2007; Reich 2014; Violle et al. 2007).”
Fine-root trait plasticity of beech (Fagus sylvatica) and spruce (Picea abies) forests on two contrasting soils (2017, background): “4–1 mm diameter) to enhance root lifespan and retain resources (Bardgett et al. 2014; Reich 2014).”
How tree roots respond to drought (2015, background): “To date, Brunner et al., 2009; McCormack et al., 2012; Comas et al., 2013; Bardgett et al., 2014).”