The dynamics of root growth and decay in crops, weeds, grasses, shrubs or trees that form a part of tropical agroecosystems are examined. The root growth, functional shoot-root equilibrium and local response are discussed. The problems and opportunities for measuring root dynamics, the empirical data on root growth and decay, and the model representations of root dynamics, are presented. The management implications of root dynamics are outlined.
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.1079/9780851996738.0083Altmetric score:
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Publication year
2003
Authors
Rahayu S; Williams E S; Hairiah D K; Schroth G; Van Noordwijk M; Khasanah N M
Language
English
Keywords
crops, models, root systems, trees
