In forest ecosystems, understanding the relationship between the vertical distribution of fine
roots and residual soil nitrogen is essential for clarifying the diversity–productivity–water …

Abstract Tree‐mediated methane (CH4) emissions represent an uncertain pathway of the
total CH4 flux released from forested ecosystems. We measured the stem CH4 fluxes from …

Three birch species (Betula ermanii, B. maximowicziana, B. platyphylla var. japonica)
widespread in northern Japan were raised under different water regimes (ca. 23, 35, and …

Abstract Changes in dominant plant species can influence the net primary production (NPP)
via changes in species traits, including nitrogen use efficiency (NUE) and belowground …

How can we regulate an invasive alien species of high commercial value? Black locust
(Robinia pseudoacacia L.) has a unique capacity for seed dispersal and high germination …

If soil compaction caused by the operation of forestry machines does not suppress the
growth of planted seedlings, this operation may be an alternative method to conventional …

ABSTRACT A mechanistic understanding of how morphological traits of seedlings are
relevant to their functions against competition is the basis for managing vegetation in …

Key message The CO 2 effect on the root production of a broad-leaved community was
insignificant when grown in brown forest soil, however, it was positively large when grown in …

To understand the leaf-level responses of successional tree species to forest gap formation
and nitrogen deposition, we performed canopy clearing and nitrogen-amendment …

Premise of research. In boreal forests with snow-covered conditions, local adaptation in
spring root exploration can be expected due to soil freezing or competition for the …