Global compilation of fine-root nutrient concentrations and root diameter

• Main Authors: NCEAS 2178: Jackson: Towards an explicit representation of root distributions in global models, National Center for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis, Robert B. Jackson
• Format: Dataset
• Language: unknown
• Published: Knowledge Network for Biocomplexity
• Subjects: C:N:P ratios; Mooney; Norway; Tundra; Alaska
• Online Access: https://doi.org/10.5063/AA/nceas.201.1

Fine roots are an important source and sink for nutrients in terrestrial ecosystems. Given the relatively short life-spans of fine roots, understanding the relationship between fine root diameter and nutrient contents, and the extent to which nutrients are retranslocated prior to turnover, is import...