Above-ground competition does not alter biomass allocated to roots in Abutilon theophrasti
We tested whether plants allocate proportionately less biomass to roots in response to above-ground competition as predicted by optimal partitioning theory. Two population densities of Abutilon theophrasti were achieved by planting one individual per pot and varying spacing among pots so that plants...
Veröffentlicht in: | The New phytologist. - 1984. - 140(1998), 2 vom: 18. Okt., Seite 231-238 |
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Schlagworte: | Journal Article Above-ground competition Abutilon theophrasti Medic. biomass allocation leaf surface area light quality phenotypic plasticity root length root∶shoot ratio |
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