Root adaptations of black spruce growing in water-saturated soil
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Abstract
Black spruce (Picea mariana (Mill.) BSP) is the main tree species growing within peatlands. The difficult growing conditions within peatlands are associated with low individual wood productivity, and only tree species tolerant to high ground water level can survive. We examine the effect of water-saturated soil on the growth potential of black spruce trees and specific adaptation of the root system. Experimental mesocosms were constructed with two drainage regimes (saturated and well-drained soil conditions). We measured biomass, height, and diameter at stem base of 55 black spruce saplings and noted the location of each horizontal root. Black spruce exhibited a very shallow root system located above saturated commercial peat 19 years after the experiment was initiated. Most roots were adventitious in the water-saturated mesocosms. Overall aerial and root biomass accumulation of the black spruce trees growing under saturated soil conditions was significantly lower than that of the well-drained mesocosms. Interestingly, root–shoot ratios were similar across the two drainage regimes. Soil conditions induced adaptation of the root system in black spruce trees, and physiological stress affected the entire individual with lower biomass productivity in all components (stem, branches, root system). However, biomass distribution remained similar to that of trees growing in well-drained mesocosms.
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