Browsing by Subject "root"
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The kiwifruit (Actinidia sp.) vine root system: Responses to vine manipulations
(University of Waikato, 2012)The root system is a significant component of whole-plant biomass in kiwifruit vines and is likely to be a considerable carbohydrate sink. Seasonal trends in root growth were investigated to infer seasonal fluctuations in ... -
Root traits of New Zealand trees: Community-level responses to a soil fertility gradient, and plastic responses to nutrient availability
(University of Waikato, 2015)The study of plant traits has great application for understanding plant distribution patterns and community assembly at a variety of scales. Roots are a vital component of plant water and nutrient uptake strategy, and yet ...