The Neglected Belowground Dimension of Plant Dominance. (September 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Ottaviani, Gianluigi; Molina-Venegas, Rafael; Charles-Dominique, Tristan; Chelli, Stefano; Campetella, Giandiego; Canullo, Roberto; Klimešová, Jitka
• Is Part Of: Trends in ecology & evolution. Volume 35:Number 9(2020)
• Page Start: 763
• Page End: 766
• Publication Date: 2020-09
• Subjects: belowground organs -- biomass allocation -- biomass scaling -- ecosystem functioning -- local abundance; Ecology -- Periodicals; Evolution (Biology) -- Periodicals; 576.8
• DOI: 10.1016/j.tree.2020.06.006
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0169-5347

Abstract

Abstract : Dominants are key species that shape ecosystem functioning. Plant dominance is typically assessed on aboveground features. However, belowground, individual species may not scale proportionally in relation to their aboveground dimension. This is especially important in ecosystems where most biomass is allocated belowground, including grassy and shrubby biomes.