Spatial characteristics of nutrient allocation for Picea crassifolia in soil and plants on the eastern margin of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Understanding the stoichiometric characteristics and nutrient allocation strategies of dominant tree species in montane forest systems can provide a basis for decision-making in relation to montane system management. Therefore, according to precipitation and temperature gradients, we selected three typical areas in the Qilian Mountains on the eastern margin of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau to analyse the spatial relations of plant-soil stoichiometric characteristics and nutrient allocation strategies of plant tissues for Qinghai spruce (Picea crassifolia) along different environmental gradients.

Results

1) The plant and soil stoichiometric characteristics had similar spatial patterns. The C content of plants and soils tended to decrease with increasing latitude, and t

SUBMITTER: Wu J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10108462 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature