Although the above and belowground sizes and shapes of plants strongly influence plant
competition, community structure, and plant–environment interactions, plant sizes and …

Use of the term “functional" trait has increased exponentially in ecology. Although
accounting for numerous ecological questions, this concept raises several issues. We …

A frequently expressed viewpoint across the Earth science community is that global soil
moisture estimates from satellite L‐band (1.4 GHz) measurements represent moisture only …

Developing roots in deep soil is an important strategy for trees, enabling them to resist
prolonged drought, particularly in drylands. However, the impact of deep root water uptake …

Background Seasonal precipitation variability significantly affects water use in forests;
however, whether water uptake is adapted to changes in precipitation, particularly whether it …

Analyzing deep soil water use (DSWU) response to precipitation change and its impact on
tree physiology is necessary to understand tree mortality mechanisms, especially in …

Identifying the functional traits that enable recovery after extreme events is necessary for
assessing forest persistence and functioning. However, the variability of traits mediating …

Tree species mixtures have been identified as an effective strategy to cope with global
climate change. Global climate change not only triggers extreme drought, but also stimulates …

Summary paragraph Recent studies of plant fine roots have greatly advanced our
understanding of their geometric properties and symbiotic relationships, but knowledge of …

A frequently expressed viewpoint across the Earth science community is that global soil
moisture estimates from satellite L-band (1.4 GHz) measurements represent moisture only in …