Abstract:Growth and adaptation of long-lived trees are supported by energy produced by whole-plant respiration. The energy is allocated to root and shoot for water and carbon acquisition, and the allocation changes during ontogeny according to body size. However, few empirical studies have investigated the respiration of root and shoot throughout ontogeny. We measured the respiration, fresh mass, and surface area of entire roots and shoots for 377 beech (Fagus crenata) trees, from germinating seeds to mature trees. On … Show more
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