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== Overview == | == Overview == | ||
Interest in root sampling was first stimulated on an ecological scale in 1960 by an ecologist testing soil water availability to plants | Interest in root sampling was first stimulated on an ecological scale in 1960 by an ecologist testing soil water availability to plants[[#4.|[1]]]. Methods have been developed since that are able to produce both rough estimations and almost exact representations of root biomass. Rhizodeposition is a key factor in [[Plant establishment]] and these sampling methods become useful when gathering information on plant nutrient allocation and development. [[Rhizosphere]]s are highly variable in growth, so results from any root sampling method can be challenging to interpret.[[#5.|[2]]] It’s been estimated that in order to have a 90% confidence interval using any technique 40 or more samples must be taken, which is unfeasible for the majority of research purposes.[[#11.|[3]]] | ||
=== Root Length Equation === | === Root Length Equation === | ||
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Where '''''R''''' ''= total length of the root'', '''''N''''' ''= # of intersections between the root and straight lines'', '''''A''''' ''= area of the sampled rectangle'', and '''''H''''' ''= total length of the straight lines''. The line intersect method (including the root length equation) was created by E.I. Newman after he recognized that absorption of nutrients and water from the soil depends on root length and surface area rather than overall biomass. | Where '''''R''''' ''= total length of the root'', '''''N''''' ''= # of intersections between the root and straight lines'', '''''A''''' ''= area of the sampled rectangle'', and '''''H''''' ''= total length of the straight lines''. The line intersect method (including the root length equation) was created by E.I. Newman after he recognized that absorption of nutrients and water from the soil depends on root length and surface area rather than overall biomass.[[#8.|[4]]] Newman used various mathematical and ecological equations to derive this one specifically for complicated root systems so direct counting and measurement under a microscope can be avoided. Through this calculation, ecologists were able to precisely measure the root lengths contained in a system in one third of the time it took prior.[[#12.|[5]]] It holds importance as it was one of the first offering a quicker, more accurate approach to counting roots and fine root hairs. | ||
== Uses for Root Sampling== | == Uses for Root Sampling== | ||
Root samples are useful for many agricultural, ecological, and educational purposes. Depending on the situation and ecosystem different methods may be preferred over others. Generally, root data is collected to analyze the overall health and development of a tree or plant. | Root samples are useful for many agricultural, ecological, and educational purposes. Depending on the situation and ecosystem different methods may be preferred over others. Generally, root data is collected to analyze the overall health and development of a tree or plant. | ||
With the increasing occurrence of habitat restoration projects and wildlife rehabilitation, root sampling is a vital management step to see the extent to which introduced plants have assimilated into new territory. [[Plant establishment]] will be checked at constant intervals after a site is designed, until the restoration efforts can be confirmed as successful. These experimental techniques allow the [[Rhizosphere]] of the modified ecosystems to be checked, and aid in detecting potential [[Ectomycorrhizal Fungi]] and [[Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi]] connections. | With the increasing occurrence of habitat restoration projects and wildlife rehabilitation, root sampling is a vital management step to see the extent to which introduced plants have assimilated into new territory. [[Plant establishment]] will be checked at constant intervals after a site is designed, until the restoration efforts can be confirmed as successful. These experimental techniques allow the [[Rhizosphere]] of the modified ecosystems to be checked, and aid in detecting potential [[Ectomycorrhizal Fungi]] and [[Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi]] connections.[[#11.|[6]]] | ||
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[[File:Monolith.jpg|275px|thumb|left|[https://www.uidaho.edu/cals/soil-and-water-systems/research/pedology-laboratory/fosberg-monoliths] Monolith collection at the University of Idaho]] | [[File:Monolith.jpg|275px|thumb|left|[https://www.uidaho.edu/cals/soil-and-water-systems/research/pedology-laboratory/fosberg-monoliths] Monolith collection at the University of Idaho]] | ||
The harvesting method is performed by extracting an undisturbed, vertical sample of ground soil and keeping it preserved in situ to examine the characteristics of the different soil [[Soil Horizons]]. First, the size of the desired sample must be determined and the auger to retract the soil must be chosen. These auger devices come in small, hand-held sizes or larger sizes which are mechanical and sometimes mounted on trucks. | The harvesting method is performed by extracting an undisturbed, vertical sample of ground soil and keeping it preserved in situ to examine the characteristics of the different soil [[Soil Horizons]]. First, the size of the desired sample must be determined and the auger to retract the soil must be chosen. These auger devices come in small, hand-held sizes or larger sizes which are mechanical and sometimes mounted on trucks. | ||
The soil is either kept intact and preserved as a monolith or the roots in the sample are rinsed free of the soil particulates. Monoliths are created by cutting the cylindrical soil core in half and transferring one of the profiles to a solid surface, like ply board, using an acrylic bonding agent for mounting. | The soil is either kept intact and preserved as a monolith or the roots in the sample are rinsed free of the soil particulates. Monoliths are created by cutting the cylindrical soil core in half and transferring one of the profiles to a solid surface, like ply board, using an acrylic bonding agent for mounting.[[#5.|[7]]][[#13.|[8]]] The other half not used for display purposes is used for lab sampling or classification purposes. Monoliths can be kept for decades if done correctly. When root samples are desired, a lot of water and patience is required. Roots are generally pre-soaked to minimize water usage, and in some cases dispersing chemicals are applied. (Barnett) Separated root samples can be stored up to 10 weeks, so it gives ample time for those studying the systems. | ||
Despite this being considered a destructive sampling technique, it minimizes site disturbance while allowing a lot of valuable information to be gathered. | Despite this being considered a destructive sampling technique, it minimizes site disturbance while allowing a lot of valuable information to be gathered.[[#5.|[8]]] | ||
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[[File:mesh.jpg|300px|thumb|right|[http://www.clib-jena.mpg.de/theses/bgc/BGC12005.pdf] A dug up mesh bag with fine root hairs visibly grown in]] | [[File:mesh.jpg|300px|thumb|right|[http://www.clib-jena.mpg.de/theses/bgc/BGC12005.pdf] A dug up mesh bag with fine root hairs visibly grown in]] | ||
The ingrowth method is beneficial in measuring the rate of growth for fine root hyphae (diameter <2 mm). It is very labor intensive and one of the more controversial root sampling procedures. | The ingrowth method is beneficial in measuring the rate of growth for fine root hyphae (diameter <2 mm). It is very labor intensive and one of the more controversial root sampling procedures.[[#9.|[9]]] This is because (I) natural growth patterns can easily be altered chemically or physically (II) current roots are injured (III) growth starts after a period of delay (IV) decomposition rates are not considered and (V) artificial and low densities are recorded in the cores for the majority of the experiment.[[#15.|[10]]] | ||
First, the chosen ground area in the root zone of plants is cored wide and deep enough to fit the parameters of the experiment. This coring is what cuts off living roots of present systems. Mesh, nylon bags are filled with sieved soil free of any root hairs or nodules, brought to the site, and inserted into the cored space. Women’s stockings can be used for a tight budget project. The mesh soil bags are left either long term or short term but must be kept buried long enough to allow for roots to transect and occupy the bag, typically at least 2 months. | First, the chosen ground area in the root zone of plants is cored wide and deep enough to fit the parameters of the experiment. This coring is what cuts off living roots of present systems. Mesh, nylon bags are filled with sieved soil free of any root hairs or nodules, brought to the site, and inserted into the cored space. Women’s stockings can be used for a tight budget project. The mesh soil bags are left either long term or short term but must be kept buried long enough to allow for roots to transect and occupy the bag, typically at least 2 months.[[#9.|[11]]] After the bags are collected, the roots are separated from the adhered soil using methods such as the pre-soaking or dispersing chemicals that are also used in the Harvest Method (See above). Primary and secondary roots are left out to air dry while the fine root hyphae are oven dried at 50°C to constant weights.[[#15.|[12]]] | ||
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[[File:Rhizotron1.jpg|200px|thumb|right|[https://www.nrs.fs.fed.us/research/facilities/rhizotron/about/] The Northern Research Station's rhizotron located in Houghton, Michigan]] | [[File:Rhizotron1.jpg|200px|thumb|right|[https://www.nrs.fs.fed.us/research/facilities/rhizotron/about/] The Northern Research Station's rhizotron located in Houghton, Michigan]] | ||
Rhizotrons are underground walkways with glass walls on other one, or both sides that expose the soil and living [[Rhizosphere]] surrounding the structure. These structures are special because they allow scientists to go inside and study the root systems that are still living and developing. Individual roots are easy to keep track of and measure which is great for succession and development research. A big limitation to this type of research is that large rhizotrons can be very costly to construct and operate. | Rhizotrons are underground walkways with glass walls on other one, or both sides that expose the soil and living [[Rhizosphere]] surrounding the structure. These structures are special because they allow scientists to go inside and study the root systems that are still living and developing. Individual roots are easy to keep track of and measure which is great for succession and development research. A big limitation to this type of research is that large rhizotrons can be very costly to construct and operate.[[#10.|[13]]] | ||
More advanced structures are designed to change the temperature, pH, and other elements of the surrounding soil, changing the observed [[Soil processes]] and root behaviors. Cameras are often mounted and set on time lapse in the observatory facing the roots to account for any changes such as diurnal swelling and shrinking | More advanced structures are designed to change the temperature, pH, and other elements of the surrounding soil, changing the observed [[Soil processes]] and root behaviors. Cameras are often mounted and set on time lapse in the observatory facing the roots to account for any changes such as diurnal swelling and shrinking[[#1.|[14]]] that scientists may miss unless they spent 24 straight hours collecting data. | ||
Miniature versions of rhizotrons, not to be confused with minirhizotrons, are more commonly found as they are simple to make at little cost. | Miniature versions of rhizotrons, not to be confused with minirhizotrons, are more commonly found as they are simple to make at little cost. | ||
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Minirhizotrons consist of a transparent tube that sometimes is designed with a reflective surface mounted to the inside of it. The tube is inserted in the root zone of the soil and a high resolution, thin camera is drawn through the tube. Once inside, the camera provides clear, in situ root images which can then be further used for quantitative data analysis by converting two-dimensional image data into three-dimensional root biomass data. | Minirhizotrons consist of a transparent tube that sometimes is designed with a reflective surface mounted to the inside of it. The tube is inserted in the root zone of the soil and a high resolution, thin camera is drawn through the tube. Once inside, the camera provides clear, in situ root images which can then be further used for quantitative data analysis by converting two-dimensional image data into three-dimensional root biomass data.[[#7.|[15]]] Minirhizotrons are similar to rhizotrons in that they allow for close-up study of root systems growing without human interaction or destruction. | ||
The obtained images are used for comparative before and after shots and are greatly beneficial for analyzing restoration efforts. Minirhizotrons can monitor soil moisture, temperature, and water potential using tensiometers, time domain reflectometer probes, and matrix water potential sensors. | The obtained images are used for comparative before and after shots and are greatly beneficial for analyzing restoration efforts. Minirhizotrons can monitor soil moisture, temperature, and water potential using tensiometers, time domain reflectometer probes, and matrix water potential sensors.[[#2.|[16]]] Monitoring the [[Water Behavior in Soils]] is important along with root development because the two are so closely related. | ||
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2. Cai, GC, et al. “Construction of Minirhizotron Facilities for Investigating Root Zone Processes.” VADOSE ZONE JOURNAL, vol. 15, no. 9, Sept. 2016, doi:10.2136/vzj2016.05.0043. | 2. Cai, GC, et al. “Construction of Minirhizotron Facilities for Investigating Root Zone Processes.” VADOSE ZONE JOURNAL, vol. 15, no. 9, Sept. 2016, doi:10.2136/vzj2016.05.0043. | ||
3. | 3. Elmajdoub, Bannur, et al. “Response of Microbial Activity and Biomass in Rhizosphere and Bulk Soils to Increasing Salinity.” Plant and Soil, vol. 381, no. 1-2, 2014, pp. 297–306., doi:10.1007/s11104-014-2127-4. | ||
4. | 4. Gardener, W. R. “DYNAMIC ASPECTS OF WATER AVAILABILITY TO PLANTS.” SOIL SCIENCE, vol. 89, no. 2, Feb. 1960, pp. 63–73., journals.lww.com/soilsci/Citation/1960/02000/DYNAMIC_ASPECTS_OF_WATER_AVAILABILITY_TO_PLANTS.1.aspx. | ||
5. | 5. Haddad, N.i., et al. “Improved Method of Making Soil Monoliths Using an Acrylic Bonding Agent and Proline Auger.” Geoderma, vol. 151, no. 3-4, 9 June 2009, pp. 395–400., doi:10.1016/j.geoderma.2009.05.012. | ||
6. | 6. Johnson, Jane M.F., Morgan, Jack. “Sampling Protocols.” Plant Sampling Guidelines. IN Sampling Protocols, Ch. 2. R.F. Follett, editor. 2010, pp. 2-10. www.ars.usda.gov/research/GRACEnet | ||
7. | 7. Lee, Chol Gyu, et al. “Estimation of Fine Root Biomass Using a Minirhizotron Technique among Three Vegetation Types in a Cool-Temperate Brackish Marsh.” Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, vol. 62, no. 5-6, 2016, pp. 465–470., doi:10.1080/00380768.2016.1205957. | ||
8. | 8. Newman, E. I. “A Method of Estimating the Total Length of Root in a Sample.” Journal of Applied Ecology, vol. 3, no. 1, 1966, pp. 139–145. JSTOR, www.jstor.org/stable/2401670. | ||
9. | 9. Steingrobe, Bernd, et al. “The Use of the Ingrowth Core Method for Measuring Root Production of Arable Crops – Influence of Soil and Root Disturbance during Installation of the Bags on Root Ingrowth into the Cores.” European Journal of Agronomy, vol. 15, no. 2, 5 Oct. 2001, pp. 143–151., doi:10.1016/s1161-0301(01)00100-9. | ||
10. | 10. Taylor, H. M., et al. “Applications and Limitations of Rhizotrons and Minirhizotrons for Root Studies.” Plant and Soil, vol. 129, no. 1, 1990, p. 29. | ||
11. | 11. Taylor, H.M. 1986. Methods of studying root systems in the field. Hortscience 21:952-956. | ||
12. | 12. Tennant, D. “A Test of a Modified Line Intersect Method of Estimating Root Length.” Journal of Ecology, vol. 63, no. 3, 1975, pp. 995–1001. JSTOR, www.jstor.org/stable/2258617. | ||
13. Xuefeng Li, Jiang Zhu, Holger Lange, Shijie Han, A modified ingrowth core method for measuring fine root production, mortality and decomposition in forests, Tree Physiology, Volume 33, Issue 1, January 2013, Pages 18–25, https://doi.org/10.1093/treephys/tps124 | 13. United States, Congress, Kiniry, Lauren N., and Conrad L. Neitsch. “Monolith Collection and Preparation For Soils without Restrictive Layers*.” Monolith Collection and Preparation For Soils without Restrictive Layers*, 1994. | ||
14. Vanderford, C. F. "The soils of Tennessee. Univ. Tennessee Agr. Experiment Station." Bulletin 10.3 (1897): 1-139. | |||
15. Xuefeng Li, Jiang Zhu, Holger Lange, Shijie Han, A modified ingrowth core method for measuring fine root production, mortality and decomposition in forests, Tree Physiology, Volume 33, Issue 1, January 2013, Pages 18–25, https://doi.org/10.1093/treephys/tps124 |
Revision as of 01:29, 4 May 2019
Overview
Interest in root sampling was first stimulated on an ecological scale in 1960 by an ecologist testing soil water availability to plants[1]. Methods have been developed since that are able to produce both rough estimations and almost exact representations of root biomass. Rhizodeposition is a key factor in Plant establishment and these sampling methods become useful when gathering information on plant nutrient allocation and development. Rhizospheres are highly variable in growth, so results from any root sampling method can be challenging to interpret.[2] It’s been estimated that in order to have a 90% confidence interval using any technique 40 or more samples must be taken, which is unfeasible for the majority of research purposes.[3]
Root Length Equation
Where R = total length of the root, N = # of intersections between the root and straight lines, A = area of the sampled rectangle, and H = total length of the straight lines. The line intersect method (including the root length equation) was created by E.I. Newman after he recognized that absorption of nutrients and water from the soil depends on root length and surface area rather than overall biomass.[4] Newman used various mathematical and ecological equations to derive this one specifically for complicated root systems so direct counting and measurement under a microscope can be avoided. Through this calculation, ecologists were able to precisely measure the root lengths contained in a system in one third of the time it took prior.[5] It holds importance as it was one of the first offering a quicker, more accurate approach to counting roots and fine root hairs.
Uses for Root Sampling
Root samples are useful for many agricultural, ecological, and educational purposes. Depending on the situation and ecosystem different methods may be preferred over others. Generally, root data is collected to analyze the overall health and development of a tree or plant.
With the increasing occurrence of habitat restoration projects and wildlife rehabilitation, root sampling is a vital management step to see the extent to which introduced plants have assimilated into new territory. Plant establishment will be checked at constant intervals after a site is designed, until the restoration efforts can be confirmed as successful. These experimental techniques allow the Rhizosphere of the modified ecosystems to be checked, and aid in detecting potential Ectomycorrhizal Fungi and Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi connections.[6]
Destructive Sampling Methods
The Harvest Method
The harvesting method is performed by extracting an undisturbed, vertical sample of ground soil and keeping it preserved in situ to examine the characteristics of the different soil Soil Horizons. First, the size of the desired sample must be determined and the auger to retract the soil must be chosen. These auger devices come in small, hand-held sizes or larger sizes which are mechanical and sometimes mounted on trucks.
The soil is either kept intact and preserved as a monolith or the roots in the sample are rinsed free of the soil particulates. Monoliths are created by cutting the cylindrical soil core in half and transferring one of the profiles to a solid surface, like ply board, using an acrylic bonding agent for mounting.[7][8] The other half not used for display purposes is used for lab sampling or classification purposes. Monoliths can be kept for decades if done correctly. When root samples are desired, a lot of water and patience is required. Roots are generally pre-soaked to minimize water usage, and in some cases dispersing chemicals are applied. (Barnett) Separated root samples can be stored up to 10 weeks, so it gives ample time for those studying the systems.
Despite this being considered a destructive sampling technique, it minimizes site disturbance while allowing a lot of valuable information to be gathered.[8]
Root-Ingrowth
The ingrowth method is beneficial in measuring the rate of growth for fine root hyphae (diameter <2 mm). It is very labor intensive and one of the more controversial root sampling procedures.[9] This is because (I) natural growth patterns can easily be altered chemically or physically (II) current roots are injured (III) growth starts after a period of delay (IV) decomposition rates are not considered and (V) artificial and low densities are recorded in the cores for the majority of the experiment.[10]
First, the chosen ground area in the root zone of plants is cored wide and deep enough to fit the parameters of the experiment. This coring is what cuts off living roots of present systems. Mesh, nylon bags are filled with sieved soil free of any root hairs or nodules, brought to the site, and inserted into the cored space. Women’s stockings can be used for a tight budget project. The mesh soil bags are left either long term or short term but must be kept buried long enough to allow for roots to transect and occupy the bag, typically at least 2 months.[11] After the bags are collected, the roots are separated from the adhered soil using methods such as the pre-soaking or dispersing chemicals that are also used in the Harvest Method (See above). Primary and secondary roots are left out to air dry while the fine root hyphae are oven dried at 50°C to constant weights.[12]
Non-destructive Sampling Methods
Rhizotrons
Rhizotrons are underground walkways with glass walls on other one, or both sides that expose the soil and living Rhizosphere surrounding the structure. These structures are special because they allow scientists to go inside and study the root systems that are still living and developing. Individual roots are easy to keep track of and measure which is great for succession and development research. A big limitation to this type of research is that large rhizotrons can be very costly to construct and operate.[13]
More advanced structures are designed to change the temperature, pH, and other elements of the surrounding soil, changing the observed Soil processes and root behaviors. Cameras are often mounted and set on time lapse in the observatory facing the roots to account for any changes such as diurnal swelling and shrinking[14] that scientists may miss unless they spent 24 straight hours collecting data.
Miniature versions of rhizotrons, not to be confused with minirhizotrons, are more commonly found as they are simple to make at little cost.
Minirhizotrons
Minirhizotrons consist of a transparent tube that sometimes is designed with a reflective surface mounted to the inside of it. The tube is inserted in the root zone of the soil and a high resolution, thin camera is drawn through the tube. Once inside, the camera provides clear, in situ root images which can then be further used for quantitative data analysis by converting two-dimensional image data into three-dimensional root biomass data.[15] Minirhizotrons are similar to rhizotrons in that they allow for close-up study of root systems growing without human interaction or destruction.
The obtained images are used for comparative before and after shots and are greatly beneficial for analyzing restoration efforts. Minirhizotrons can monitor soil moisture, temperature, and water potential using tensiometers, time domain reflectometer probes, and matrix water potential sensors.[16] Monitoring the Water Behavior in Soils is important along with root development because the two are so closely related.
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1. “Science.” Science, 4434th ed., vol. 207, American Association for the Advancement of Science, 1980, p. 975.
2. Cai, GC, et al. “Construction of Minirhizotron Facilities for Investigating Root Zone Processes.” VADOSE ZONE JOURNAL, vol. 15, no. 9, Sept. 2016, doi:10.2136/vzj2016.05.0043.
3. Elmajdoub, Bannur, et al. “Response of Microbial Activity and Biomass in Rhizosphere and Bulk Soils to Increasing Salinity.” Plant and Soil, vol. 381, no. 1-2, 2014, pp. 297–306., doi:10.1007/s11104-014-2127-4.
4. Gardener, W. R. “DYNAMIC ASPECTS OF WATER AVAILABILITY TO PLANTS.” SOIL SCIENCE, vol. 89, no. 2, Feb. 1960, pp. 63–73., journals.lww.com/soilsci/Citation/1960/02000/DYNAMIC_ASPECTS_OF_WATER_AVAILABILITY_TO_PLANTS.1.aspx.
5. Haddad, N.i., et al. “Improved Method of Making Soil Monoliths Using an Acrylic Bonding Agent and Proline Auger.” Geoderma, vol. 151, no. 3-4, 9 June 2009, pp. 395–400., doi:10.1016/j.geoderma.2009.05.012.
6. Johnson, Jane M.F., Morgan, Jack. “Sampling Protocols.” Plant Sampling Guidelines. IN Sampling Protocols, Ch. 2. R.F. Follett, editor. 2010, pp. 2-10. www.ars.usda.gov/research/GRACEnet
7. Lee, Chol Gyu, et al. “Estimation of Fine Root Biomass Using a Minirhizotron Technique among Three Vegetation Types in a Cool-Temperate Brackish Marsh.” Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, vol. 62, no. 5-6, 2016, pp. 465–470., doi:10.1080/00380768.2016.1205957.
8. Newman, E. I. “A Method of Estimating the Total Length of Root in a Sample.” Journal of Applied Ecology, vol. 3, no. 1, 1966, pp. 139–145. JSTOR, www.jstor.org/stable/2401670.
9. Steingrobe, Bernd, et al. “The Use of the Ingrowth Core Method for Measuring Root Production of Arable Crops – Influence of Soil and Root Disturbance during Installation of the Bags on Root Ingrowth into the Cores.” European Journal of Agronomy, vol. 15, no. 2, 5 Oct. 2001, pp. 143–151., doi:10.1016/s1161-0301(01)00100-9.
10. Taylor, H. M., et al. “Applications and Limitations of Rhizotrons and Minirhizotrons for Root Studies.” Plant and Soil, vol. 129, no. 1, 1990, p. 29.
11. Taylor, H.M. 1986. Methods of studying root systems in the field. Hortscience 21:952-956.
12. Tennant, D. “A Test of a Modified Line Intersect Method of Estimating Root Length.” Journal of Ecology, vol. 63, no. 3, 1975, pp. 995–1001. JSTOR, www.jstor.org/stable/2258617.
13. United States, Congress, Kiniry, Lauren N., and Conrad L. Neitsch. “Monolith Collection and Preparation For Soils without Restrictive Layers*.” Monolith Collection and Preparation For Soils without Restrictive Layers*, 1994.
14. Vanderford, C. F. "The soils of Tennessee. Univ. Tennessee Agr. Experiment Station." Bulletin 10.3 (1897): 1-139.
15. Xuefeng Li, Jiang Zhu, Holger Lange, Shijie Han, A modified ingrowth core method for measuring fine root production, mortality and decomposition in forests, Tree Physiology, Volume 33, Issue 1, January 2013, Pages 18–25, https://doi.org/10.1093/treephys/tps124