Extensive belowground carbon storage supports roots and mycorrhizae in regenerating scrub oaks.
Portions of a regenerating scrub oak ecosystem were enclosed in open-top chambers and exposed to elevated CO2. The distinct 13C signal of the supplemental CO2 was used to trace the rate of C integration into various ecosystem components. Oak foliage, stems, roots and ectomycorrhizae were sampled ove...
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2002
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