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  • Fine root respiration is crucial for plant growth and nutrient uptake in challenging environments.
  • The seasonal dynamics of non-structural carbohydrates (NSC) and their link to root respiration are not fully understood.
  • Understanding these processes is key to predicting forest ecosystem responses to environmental changes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate seasonal variations in fine-root respiration, NSC (sugars and starch), and root traits in two subalpine tree species.
  • To determine the relationship between root respiration, NSC pools, and environmental factors (altitude, temperature).
  • To elucidate species-specific strategies for NSC allocation in relation to root phenology and survival.

Main Methods:

  • Seasonal sampling of fine roots from Abies mariesii and Betula ermanii at 2000m and 2500m altitudes.
  • Measurement of root respiration rates, soluble sugar and starch concentrations.
  • Analysis of specific root length and root nitrogen concentration.

Main Results:

  • Root respiration generally followed soil temperature, with higher rates observed.
  • Sugar concentrations peaked in spring and were lowest in summer, with earlier accumulation in A. mariesii than B. ermanii in autumn.
  • Significant correlations between root respiration and sugars were found, varying by species, season, and altitude, indicating distinct physiological strategies.

Conclusions:

  • Non-structural carbohydrates play differential roles in the seasonal physiology of fine roots, influencing species-specific root respiration patterns.
  • Betula ermanii utilizes stored sugars for root respiration to support growth during a shorter growing season.
  • Abies mariesii conserves sugars to enhance cold tolerance, a critical survival strategy at the treeline.