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Showing 1 to 2 of 2 for “"root lifespan"”.
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Fine Root Dynamics in a Pinus palustris Mill. Ecosystem: The Role of Sampling Interval and the Soil Environment
… examined the impact of sampling interval on fine root production and mortality estimates by comparing data from a weekly minirhizotron sampling regimen to subsets of the same data representing biweekly, monthly, bimonthly, and quarterly sampling regimens. We also investigated possible sources of …
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Measuring Root Growth Response to Nitrogen Fertilization Rates in Young Pecan Seedlings Using the Minirhizotron Method
… how N affects the establishment of pecan tree roots, specifically fine roots (0-2 mm) responsible for nutrient uptake. The objectives of this study are to: 1) determine how fine root growth is impacted by five rates of N fertilizer and 2) pinpoint times in the growing season when fine root …