Chapter 35, Problem 3ITD

Summary Introduction

To review:

The root biomass among the three tree species differs significantly.

Introduction:

Absorption of water and minerals in plants takes place with the help of the root system. These minerals enter the plant along with water and other enters cells directly. Many of the plants benefit from the fungal associations with mycorrhizae. This fungal biomass increases the root biomass of the plants. The higher root biomass is associated with a higher diversity of plant.