Trampling as a major ecological factor affecting the radial growth and wood anatomy of Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris L.) roots on a hiking trail

[Display omitted] •We examined the impact of trampling on pine root growth using dendrochronological tools.•The highest root-stem radial growth coherency (RGC) was found for exposed roots.•Only exposed lateral roots subjected to trampling had no missing rings.•The majority of scars and PRDs were fou...

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Published in:Ecological indicators 2021-02, Vol.121, p.107095, Article 107095
Main Authors: Matulewski, P., Buchwal, A., Zielonka, A., Wrońska-Wałach, D., Čufar, K., Gärtner, H.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
anthropogenic activities
Cross-dating
environmental factors
Human impact
Pinus sylvestris
Pinus sylvestris L
rhizosphere
Root exposure
root systems
soil compaction
soil organic matter
tree growth
Tree roots
trees
Wood anatomy
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