1 Elucidation of the patterns and controls of forest net primary production at ecosystem
scales has been hindered by a poor understanding of fine root production, due largely to …

Experimental evidence from a diverse set of forested ecosystems indicates that CO2
enrichment may lead to deeper rooting distributions. While the causes of greater root …

Global nitrogen (N) deposition patterns have profoundly affected the production and
morphological structure of fine roots, which in turn changed the distribution of carbon in …

Plant roots have greatly diversified in form and function since the emergence of the first land
plants,, but the global organization of functional traits in roots remains poorly understood …

Different portions of tree root systems play distinct functional roles, yet precisely how to
distinguish roots of different functions within the branching fine‐root system is unclear.• …

The decade since the publication of the third edition of this volume has been an era of great
progress in biology in general and the plant sciences in particular. This is especially true …

Introduction Increasing atmospheric N deposition and changes in precipitation patterns
could profoundly impact forest community structure and ecosystem functions. However, most …

Global data sets provide strong evidence of convergence for leaf structure with leaf longevity
such that species having thick leaves, low specific leaf area, low mass‐based nitrogen …

Fine roots are a key component of carbon (C) flow and nitrogen (N) cycling in forest
ecosystems. However, the complexity and heterogeneity of the fine root branching system …

1. There is limited understanding of patterns of variation that exist among root traits of
different species, especially under field conditions. We contrasted 11 fast-and slow-growing …