| Title: |
Root growth under different silvicultural scenarios. |
| Authors: |
Ola, Anne1 (AUTHOR) anne.ola@takuvik.ulaval.ca; Lontsi Meli, Gilles Raoul1 (AUTHOR); Bouchard, Mathieu1 (AUTHOR); Raymond, Patricia2 (AUTHOR); Munson, Alison D.1 (AUTHOR) |
| Source: |
Scandinavian Journal of Forest Research. Apr2026, Vol. 41 Issue 3, p262-268. 7p. |
| Subject Terms: |
*Clearcutting; *Vegetation management; *Forest management; Root growth; Plant root morphology; Regeneration (Biology) |
| Abstract: |
Root systems of plants are highly plastic and responsive to environmental factors. However, little is known about the effects of regeneration methods on root morphology and growth. Here, root ingrowth cores were used to assess root traits (diameter, dry weight, length, surface area, volume, specific root area, and specific root length) in clearcuts or partial cuts, both with and without competing vegetation control, as well as in an uncut control. It was found that silvicultural treatments only affected mean root diameter, possibly through changes in the plant community or through changes in the soil characteristics affecting root traits. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: |
GreenFILE |