Fine-root seasonal pattern, production and turnover rate of European beech (Fagus sylvatica L.) stands in Italy Prealps: Possible implications of coppice conversion to high forest

The aim of this study was to investigate the possible effects of coppice conversion to high forest on the beech fine-root systems. We compared the seasonal pattern of live and dead fine-root mass (d 

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Published in:Plant biosystems 2012-12, Vol.146 (4), p.1012-1022
Main Authors: Montagnoli, A, Terzaghi, M, Di Iorio, A, Scippa, G. S, Chiatante, D
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
biomass
Conversion to high forest
coppicing
Fagus sylvatica
Fagus sylvatica subsp. sylvatica
fine-root production
fine-root seasonal pattern
fine-root turnover rate
forests
seasonal variation
soil depth
spring
trees
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Summary:The aim of this study was to investigate the possible effects of coppice conversion to high forest on the beech fine-root systems. We compared the seasonal pattern of live and dead fine-root mass (d 
ISSN:1724-5575
1126-3504
1724-5575
DOI:10.1080/11263504.2012.741626