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  • Ecology
  • Ecosystem Modeling
  • Biogeochemistry

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  • Ecosystem models have historically neglected fine-root system complexity.
  • Recent advances highlight functional differentiation in fine roots and mycorrhizal associations.
  • This gap limits accurate biosphere dynamics and carbon cycling projections.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce a novel three-pool structure, Transport and Absorptive roots with Mycorrhizal fungi (TAM), for modeling fine-root systems.
  • To bridge the data-model gap by incorporating fine-root complexity into ecosystem models.
  • To improve the accuracy of biosphere and carbon cycle projections.

Main Methods:

  • Developed a three-pool model (TAM) representing transport roots, absorptive roots, and mycorrhizal fungi.
  • Integrated the TAM model into a big-leaf ecosystem model.
  • Demonstrated the model's proof-of-concept in simulating carbon cycling in temperate forests.

Main Results:

  • The TAM model provides a vertically resolved representation of fine-root systems.
  • Simulations showed significant impacts of fine-root differentiation on carbon cycling.
  • The model balances realism and simplicity, offering an effective approximation.

Conclusions:

  • The TAM framework offers a more realistic and efficient approach to modeling fine-root dynamics.
  • This approach can help reduce uncertainties in biosphere and carbon cycle modeling.
  • TAM provides a unified framework for modelers and empiricists to collaborate on ecosystem complexity.