Is the simple auger coring method reliable for below-ground standing biomass estimation in Eucalyptus forest plantations?

摘要

Background and AimsDespite their importance for plant production, estimations of below-ground biomass and its distribution in the soil are still difficult and time consuming, and no single reliable methodology is available for different root types. To identify the best method for root biomass estimations, four different methods, with labour requirements, were tested at the same location.