What are the processes driving carbon allocation to stem and fine roots in a mature coppice of Quercus ilex in the Mediterranean? A data model analysis

  • Nicolas K. Martin-StPaul Centre National de la ercherche scientifique; Paris-Sud University
  • Morine Lempereur
  • Nicolas Delpierre
  • Jean-Marc Ourcival
  • Hendrik Davi
  • Francois Christophe
  • Leadley Paul
  • Eric Dufrene
  • Serge Rambal
Keywords: Carbon partitioning, sink source limitations, growth, drought, phenology, hydraulic

Abstract

Improving carbon allocation in process based model is a challenging issue. A process model was prescribed using an extensive data set of growth and carbon fluxes (11 years) at the stand scale in order to draw new carbon allocation scheme in Q. ilex. Our results suggest that a part of summer photosynthesis is used for the renewal of fine roots.

Author Biography

Nicolas K. Martin-StPaul, Centre National de la ercherche scientifique; Paris-Sud University
Ecology systematic & evolution lab.
Published
2013-06-04
Issue
FSPM2013
Section
2B Distribution of resources and growth in plants
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