Arctic rooting depth distribution influences modelled carbon emissions but cannot be inferred from aboveground vegetation type
The distribution of roots throughout the soil drives depth-dependent plant–soil interactions and ecosystem processes, particularly in arctic tundra where plant biomass, is predominantly belowground. Vegetation is usually classified from aboveground, but it is unclear whether such classifications are...
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ftvuamstcris:oai:research.vu.nl:publications/3067aa52-8c37-4a62-b36d-097f44e6e4dc 2024-06-23T07:48:34+00:00 Arctic rooting depth distribution influences modelled carbon emissions but cannot be inferred from aboveground vegetation type Blume-Werry, Gesche Dorrepaal, Ellen Keuper, Frida Kummu, Matti Wild, Birgit Weedon, James T. 2023-10 https://research.vu.nl/en/publications/3067aa52-8c37-4a62-b36d-097f44e6e4dc https://doi.org/10.1111/nph.18998 https://hdl.handle.net/1871.1/3067aa52-8c37-4a62-b36d-097f44e6e4dc http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=85160080474&partnerID=8YFLogxK http://www.scopus.com/inward/citedby.url?scp=85160080474&partnerID=8YFLogxK eng eng https://research.vu.nl/en/publications/3067aa52-8c37-4a62-b36d-097f44e6e4dc info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess Blume-Werry , G , Dorrepaal , E , Keuper , F , Kummu , M , Wild , B & Weedon , J T 2023 , ' Arctic rooting depth distribution influences modelled carbon emissions but cannot be inferred from aboveground vegetation type ' , New Phytologist , vol. 240 , no. 2 , pp. 502-514 . https://doi.org/10.1111/nph.18998 arctic tundra permafrost plant–soil interactions rhizosphere priming effect root biomass root vertical distribution strategies rooting depth article 2023 ftvuamstcris https://doi.org/10.1111/nph.18998 2024-06-13T00:48:35Z The distribution of roots throughout the soil drives depth-dependent plant–soil interactions and ecosystem processes, particularly in arctic tundra where plant biomass, is predominantly belowground. Vegetation is usually classified from aboveground, but it is unclear whether such classifications are suitable to estimate belowground attributes and their consequences, such as rooting depth distribution and its influence on carbon cycling. We performed a meta-analysis of 55 published arctic rooting depth profiles, testing for differences both between distributions based on aboveground vegetation types (Graminoid, Wetland, Erect-shrub, and Prostrate-shrub tundra) and between ‘Root Profile Types’ for which we defined three representative and contrasting clusters. We further analyzed potential impacts of these different rooting depth distributions on rhizosphere priming-induced carbon losses from tundra soils. Rooting depth distribution hardly differed between aboveground vegetation types but varied between Root Profile Types. Accordingly, modelled priming-induced carbon emissions were similar between aboveground vegetation types when they were applied to the entire tundra, but ranged from 7.2 to 17.6 Pg C cumulative emissions until 2100 between individual Root Profile Types. Variations in rooting depth distribution are important for the circumpolar tundra carbon-climate feedback but can currently not be inferred adequately from aboveground vegetation type classifications. Article in Journal/Newspaper Arctic Arctic permafrost Tundra Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU): Research Portal Arctic New Phytologist 240 2 502 514 |
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arctic tundra permafrost plant–soil interactions rhizosphere priming effect root biomass root vertical distribution strategies rooting depth Blume-Werry, Gesche Dorrepaal, Ellen Keuper, Frida Kummu, Matti Wild, Birgit Weedon, James T. Arctic rooting depth distribution influences modelled carbon emissions but cannot be inferred from aboveground vegetation type |
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The distribution of roots throughout the soil drives depth-dependent plant–soil interactions and ecosystem processes, particularly in arctic tundra where plant biomass, is predominantly belowground. Vegetation is usually classified from aboveground, but it is unclear whether such classifications are suitable to estimate belowground attributes and their consequences, such as rooting depth distribution and its influence on carbon cycling. We performed a meta-analysis of 55 published arctic rooting depth profiles, testing for differences both between distributions based on aboveground vegetation types (Graminoid, Wetland, Erect-shrub, and Prostrate-shrub tundra) and between ‘Root Profile Types’ for which we defined three representative and contrasting clusters. We further analyzed potential impacts of these different rooting depth distributions on rhizosphere priming-induced carbon losses from tundra soils. Rooting depth distribution hardly differed between aboveground vegetation types but varied between Root Profile Types. Accordingly, modelled priming-induced carbon emissions were similar between aboveground vegetation types when they were applied to the entire tundra, but ranged from 7.2 to 17.6 Pg C cumulative emissions until 2100 between individual Root Profile Types. Variations in rooting depth distribution are important for the circumpolar tundra carbon-climate feedback but can currently not be inferred adequately from aboveground vegetation type classifications. |
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Arctic rooting depth distribution influences modelled carbon emissions but cannot be inferred from aboveground vegetation type |
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Arctic rooting depth distribution influences modelled carbon emissions but cannot be inferred from aboveground vegetation type |
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Arctic rooting depth distribution influences modelled carbon emissions but cannot be inferred from aboveground vegetation type |
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Arctic rooting depth distribution influences modelled carbon emissions but cannot be inferred from aboveground vegetation type |
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Arctic rooting depth distribution influences modelled carbon emissions but cannot be inferred from aboveground vegetation type |
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arctic rooting depth distribution influences modelled carbon emissions but cannot be inferred from aboveground vegetation type |
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Blume-Werry , G , Dorrepaal , E , Keuper , F , Kummu , M , Wild , B & Weedon , J T 2023 , ' Arctic rooting depth distribution influences modelled carbon emissions but cannot be inferred from aboveground vegetation type ' , New Phytologist , vol. 240 , no. 2 , pp. 502-514 . https://doi.org/10.1111/nph.18998 |
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