Seasonal Variation in Root Morphological Traits and Non-Structural Carbohydrates of <i>Pinus yunnanensis</i> Seedlings Across Different Seedling Orders.

ABSTRACT: Non-structural carbohydrates (NSCs), comprising soluble sugars (SS) and starch (ST), are essential for plant growth and development. The distribution of SS and ST concentration across various organs fluctuates throughout time due to the changes in root morphology in plants, ultimately demonstrating multiple strategies for adapting to seasonal environmental variations. The purpose of this investigation was to explore the seasonal dynamic patterns of root morphology in Pinus yunnanensis, with particular emphasis on specific root length (SRL), specific root surface area (SRA), root tissue density (RTD), and average diameter (AD). This study also aimed to investigate the seasonal fluctuation patterns of NSC. The SRL, SRA, RTD, and AD in both first-order and second-order seedlings had an

SUBMITTER: Pan Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11902860 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature