An allometric study of the contribution of prostrate stems to belowground development of juvenile Fagus crenata
Y. Shimizu, Y. Tondokoro, H. Ida
This study uses allometric scaling to analyze the morphological development of Fagus crenata saplings, showing increased aboveground biomass relative to surface area and biomass, with prostrate stems playing a key role in belowground growth.
bioRxiv · Apr 29, 2024 · PreprintEcology