Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

The Roles of Bacteria and Fungi in Plant Nutrition02:11

The Roles of Bacteria and Fungi in Plant Nutrition

42.5K
Plants have the impressive ability to create their own food through photosynthesis. However, plants often require assistance from organisms in the soil to acquire the nutrients they need to function correctly. Both bacteria and fungi have evolved symbiotic relationships with plants that help the species to thrive in a wide variety of environments.
42.5K
Fungal Group Zygomycota01:29

Fungal Group Zygomycota

174
Zygomycota, previously classified as a distinct fungal group, are primarily terrestrial, saprophytic molds that play a crucial role as decomposers. Recent phylogenetic studies have revealed that these fungi are now divided into two major clades — Mucoromycota, which includes many symbiotic species, and Zoopagomycota, which primarily consists of parasitic and pathogenic fungi. These groups exhibit distinct ecological roles and reproductive strategies while sharing key structural and...
174
Ecological Niches02:02

Ecological Niches

24.7K
All organisms have a position within an ecosystem. The complete set of living and nonliving factors—including food resources, climate, and terrain—that define the position of a given organism are collectively referred to as the organism’s ecological niche.
24.7K
Epiphytes, Parasites, and Carnivores02:40

Epiphytes, Parasites, and Carnivores

13.9K
Plants often form mutualistic relationships with soil-dwelling fungi or bacteria to enhance their roots’ nutrient uptake ability. Root-colonizing fungi (e.g., mycorrhizae) increase a plant’s root surface area, which promotes nutrient absorption. While root-colonizing, nitrogen-fixing bacteria (e.g., rhizobia) convert atmospheric nitrogen (N2) into ammonia (NH3), making nitrogen available to plants for various biological functions. For example, nitrogen is essential for the...
13.9K

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Leaf litter and fine roots have distinct effects on particulate and mineral-associated soil organic matter in a tree common garden.

The New phytologist·2026
Same author

Experimental and observational evidence of negative conspecific density dependence in temperate ectomycorrhizal trees.

Ecology·2022
Same author

Limited evidence that larger acorns buffer Quercus rubra seedlings from density-dependent biotic stressors.

American journal of botany·2021
Same author

Fine roots and mycorrhizal fungi accelerate leaf litter decomposition in a northern hardwood forest regardless of dominant tree mycorrhizal associations.

The New phytologist·2020

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Sep 29, 2025

Investigation of Plant Interactions Across Common Mycorrhizal Networks Using Rotated Cores
09:17

Investigation of Plant Interactions Across Common Mycorrhizal Networks Using Rotated Cores

Published on: March 26, 2019

12.4K

Tree biomass allocation differs by mycorrhizal association.

Fiona V Jevon1, Ashley K Lang2

  • 1Yale School of the Environment, Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut, USA.

Ecology
|March 24, 2022
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Tree mycorrhizal associations significantly impact biomass allocation, with arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungi-associated trees investing more in roots than ectomycorrhizal (ECM) fungi-associated trees. This finding is crucial for understanding forest carbon storage.

Keywords:
arbuscular mycorrhizal fungibiomass allocationecosystem carbon storageectomycorrhizal fungitree allometry

More Related Videos

Mycorrhizal Maps as a Tool to Explore Colonization Patterns and Fungal Strategies in the Roots of Festuca rubra and Zea mays
08:28

Mycorrhizal Maps as a Tool to Explore Colonization Patterns and Fungal Strategies in the Roots of Festuca rubra and Zea mays

Published on: August 26, 2022

2.9K
A Method for Quantifying Foliage-Dwelling Arthropods
08:20

A Method for Quantifying Foliage-Dwelling Arthropods

Published on: October 20, 2019

6.0K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Sep 29, 2025

Investigation of Plant Interactions Across Common Mycorrhizal Networks Using Rotated Cores
09:17

Investigation of Plant Interactions Across Common Mycorrhizal Networks Using Rotated Cores

Published on: March 26, 2019

12.4K
Mycorrhizal Maps as a Tool to Explore Colonization Patterns and Fungal Strategies in the Roots of Festuca rubra and Zea mays
08:28

Mycorrhizal Maps as a Tool to Explore Colonization Patterns and Fungal Strategies in the Roots of Festuca rubra and Zea mays

Published on: August 26, 2022

2.9K
A Method for Quantifying Foliage-Dwelling Arthropods
08:20

A Method for Quantifying Foliage-Dwelling Arthropods

Published on: October 20, 2019

6.0K

Area of Science:

  • Ecology
  • Forest Science
  • Mycology

Background:

  • Tree biomass allocation influences forest carbon residence time and ecosystem storage.
  • Drivers of tree biomass allocation are not fully understood.
  • Mycorrhizal associations are key symbiotic relationships in forest ecosystems.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To quantify the relative importance of climate, leaf habit, and mycorrhizal associations on tree biomass allocation.
  • To investigate how arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) and ectomycorrhizal (ECM) fungi associations affect root biomass allocation.
  • To improve terrestrial biosphere models by incorporating mycorrhizal effects on carbon storage.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized global datasets to analyze tree biomass allocation patterns.
  • Compared biomass allocation strategies across different mycorrhizal associations (AM vs. ECM).
  • Assessed the influence of climate and leaf habit (evergreen vs. deciduous) alongside mycorrhizal type.

Main Results:

  • Trees with AM fungi allocated approximately 4% more biomass to roots compared to trees with ECM fungi.
  • Mycorrhizal association had a stronger effect on root biomass allocation than climate.
  • The impact of mycorrhizal association was comparable in magnitude to that of leaf habit.

Conclusions:

  • Differences in carbon investment in root and fungal tissues explain observed allocation patterns.
  • AM-associated trees favor root production, potentially enhancing soil carbon pools.
  • Incorporating tree mycorrhizal associations is vital for accurate ecosystem carbon storage modeling.