Biomass allocation and growth of tree seedlings from two contrasting brazilian savannas ; Asignación de biomasa y crecimiento de plantulas de arboles en dos sabanas brasileras contrastantes

Growth and biomass allocation to roots and shoots of ten native trees of two contrasting savanna communities in central Brazil (Cerrado), differing in woody species density, was studied for up to seven months after germination. We compared three closed savanna woodland species with four open savanna species. Three other species were common to both savanna types. Root/ shoot ratios differed greatly among species but no similar pattern of biomass allocation to roots and shoots was found between species of the same savanna type. After seven months of growth the woodland species Alibertia edulis R... Mehr ...