Journal Article

FZJ-2020-05061

http://join2-wiki.gsi.de/foswiki/pub/Main/Artwork/join2_logo100x88.png Root traits as drivers of plant and ecosystem functioning: current understanding, pitfalls and future research needs

Freschet, G. T. (Corresponding author) ; Roumet, C. ; Comas, L. H. ; Weemstra, M. ; Bengough, A. G. ; Rewald, B. ; Bardgett, R. D. ; De Deyn, G. B. ; Johnson, D. ; Klimešová, J. ; Lukac, M. ; McCormack, M. L. ; Meier, I. C. ; Pagès, L. ; Poorter, H.FZJ* ; Prieto, I. ; Wurzburger, N. ; Zadworny, M. ; Bagniewska-Zadworna, A. ; Blancaflor, E. B. ; Brunner, I. ; Gessler, A. ; Hobbie, S. E. ; Iversen, C. M. ; Mommer, L. ; Picon-Cochard, C. ; Postma, J. A.FZJ* ; Rose, L. ; Ryser, P. ; Scherer-Lorenzen, M. ; Soudzilovskaia, N. A. ; Sun, T. ; Valverde-Barrantes, O. J. ; Weigelt, A. ; York, L. M. ; Stokes, A.

2021
Wiley-Blackwell Oxford [u.a.]

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Abstract: The effects of plants on the biosphere, atmosphere, and geosphere are key determinants ofterrestrial ecosystem functioning. However, despite substantial progress made regarding plantbelowground components, we are still only beginning to explore the complex relationshipsbetween root traits and functions. Drawing on literature in plant physiology, ecophysiology,ecology, agronomy and soil science, we review 24 aspects of plant and ecosystem functioningand their relationships with a number of traits of root systems, including aspects ofarchitecture, physiology, morphology, anatomy, chemistry, biomechanics and bioticinteractions. Based on this assessment, we critically evaluate the current strengths and gaps inour knowledge, and identify future research challenges in the field of root ecology. Mostimportantly, we found that below-ground traits with widest importance in plant and ecosystemfunctioning are not those most commonly measured. Also, the fair estimation of trait relativeimportance for functioning requires us to consider a more comprehensive range offunctionally-relevant traits from a diverse range of species, across environments and over timeseries. We also advocate that establishing causal hierarchical links among root traits willprovide a hypothesis-based framework to identify the most parsimonious sets of traits withstrongest influence on the functions, and to link genotypes to plant and ecosystemfunctioning.

Note: Kein Post-print vorhanden

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Contributing Institute(s):

1. Pflanzenwissenschaften (IBG-2)

Research Program(s):

1. 582 - Plant Science (POF3-582) (POF3-582)
2. 2171 - Biological and environmental resources for sustainable use (POF4-217) (POF4-217)

Appears in the scientific report 2021

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Database coverage:
; BIOSIS Previews ; Biological Abstracts ; Clarivate Analytics Master Journal List ; Current Contents - Agriculture, Biology and Environmental Sciences ; DEAL Wiley ; Ebsco Academic Search ; Essential Science Indicators ; IF >= 5 ; JCR ; National-Konsortium ; SCOPUS ; Science Citation Index Expanded ; Web of Science Core Collection

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