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Root morphology and mycorrhizal symbioses together shape nutrient foraging strategies of temperate trees
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Significance: Plant growth requires acquisition of soil nutrients in a patchy environment. Nutrient patches may be actively foraged by symbioses comprising roots and mycorrhizal fungi. Here, we show that thicker root tree species (e.g., tulip poplar, pine) respond weakly or not at all to nutrient heterogeneity. In contrast, thinner root tree species readily respond by selectively growing roots [arbuscular mycorrhizal trees (e.g., maple)] or mycorrhizal fungal hyphae [ectomycorrhizal trees (e.g., oak)] in nutrient-rich “hotspots.” Our results thus indicate predictable patterns of nutrient foraging among tree species with contrasting mycorrhiza types and root morphologies. These findings can pave the way for a more holistic understanding of root-microbial function, which is critical to plant growth and biogeochemical cycles in forested ecosystems.
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- Authors
- Chen, W., Koide, R. T., Adams, T. S., DeForest, J. L., Cheng, L., & Eissenstat, D. M.
- Venue
- Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences
- Published
- 2016-07-18
- Volume
- 113
- Issue
- 31
- Pages
- 8741-8746
- ISSN
- 0027-8424 (ISSN-L)
- 1091-6490
- OpenAlex
- W2477280792
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- 398
- References
- 39
- FWCI
- 31.35
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- green
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