Tracer distribution in legume roots and soluble rhizodeposits over a few weeks after a triple isotope (13C, 15N, 33P) labeling

Belowground carbon (C), nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) inputs by plants via roots and rhizodeposition are key drivers of these elements cycling in soils. Tracing and quantification of rhizodeposition using isotope enrichment techniques is based on assumptions that have not simultaneously been teste...

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Main Authors: Stevenel, Pierre, Abiven, Samuel, Frossard, Emmanuel, Idupulapati, Rao, Tamburini, Federica, Oberson, Astrid
Format: Journal Article
Language:Inglés
Published: Springer 2025
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/174524
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author Stevenel, Pierre
Abiven, Samuel
Frossard, Emmanuel
Idupulapati, Rao
Tamburini, Federica
Oberson, Astrid
author_browse Abiven, Samuel
Frossard, Emmanuel
Idupulapati, Rao
Oberson, Astrid
Stevenel, Pierre
Tamburini, Federica
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Abiven, Samuel
Frossard, Emmanuel
Idupulapati, Rao
Tamburini, Federica
Oberson, Astrid
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description Belowground carbon (C), nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) inputs by plants via roots and rhizodeposition are key drivers of these elements cycling in soils. Tracing and quantification of rhizodeposition using isotope enrichment techniques is based on assumptions that have not simultaneously been tested for C, N and P. Our objectives were: (i) to compare the elemental and isotopic composition (IC) of roots and soluble rhizodeposits for C, N and P; and (ii) to compare the IC of root segments of different ages to assess the homogeneity of root system labeling. Methods: The legume Canavalia brasiliensis was grown in sand and labeled with 13 C, 15 N and 33 P by using a novel tri-isotope method in two different experiments lasting two (percolate collection) and three weeks (root observation) after labeling. Results: Soluble rhizodeposits were less isotope enriched than roots at each time point, and each element showed a different course over time. The 13 C: 15 N and 13 C: 33 P ratios of rhizodeposits were higher shortly after labeling than at later samplings, highlighting faster transfer of 13 C than 15 N and 33 P into rhizodeposits. Phosphorus fertilizer increased the difference between IC of P in roots and rhizodeposits. Youngest root segments were more isotopically enriched than older segments, again with element specific time course, showing that root segments of different ages differ in IC. Conclusion: Assumptions underlying the quantification of rhizodeposition are not met. Temporal and spatial differences in IC of roots and soluble rhizodeposits are element specific, which needs to be considered in stoichiometric studies.
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spelling CGSpace1745242025-11-11T19:00:07Z Tracer distribution in legume roots and soluble rhizodeposits over a few weeks after a triple isotope (13C, 15N, 33P) labeling Stevenel, Pierre Abiven, Samuel Frossard, Emmanuel Idupulapati, Rao Tamburini, Federica Oberson, Astrid forage root exudates isotopes Belowground carbon (C), nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) inputs by plants via roots and rhizodeposition are key drivers of these elements cycling in soils. Tracing and quantification of rhizodeposition using isotope enrichment techniques is based on assumptions that have not simultaneously been tested for C, N and P. Our objectives were: (i) to compare the elemental and isotopic composition (IC) of roots and soluble rhizodeposits for C, N and P; and (ii) to compare the IC of root segments of different ages to assess the homogeneity of root system labeling. Methods: The legume Canavalia brasiliensis was grown in sand and labeled with 13 C, 15 N and 33 P by using a novel tri-isotope method in two different experiments lasting two (percolate collection) and three weeks (root observation) after labeling. Results: Soluble rhizodeposits were less isotope enriched than roots at each time point, and each element showed a different course over time. The 13 C: 15 N and 13 C: 33 P ratios of rhizodeposits were higher shortly after labeling than at later samplings, highlighting faster transfer of 13 C than 15 N and 33 P into rhizodeposits. Phosphorus fertilizer increased the difference between IC of P in roots and rhizodeposits. Youngest root segments were more isotopically enriched than older segments, again with element specific time course, showing that root segments of different ages differ in IC. Conclusion: Assumptions underlying the quantification of rhizodeposition are not met. Temporal and spatial differences in IC of roots and soluble rhizodeposits are element specific, which needs to be considered in stoichiometric studies. 2025-08 2025-05-12T12:42:27Z 2025-05-12T12:42:27Z Journal Article https://hdl.handle.net/10568/174524 en Open Access application/pdf Springer Stevenel, P.; Abiven, S.; Frossard, E.; Idupulapati, R.; Tamburini, F.; Oberson, A. (2025) Tracer distribution in legume roots and soluble rhizodeposits over a few weeks after a triple isotope (13C, 15N, 33P) labeling. Plant and Soil, Online first paper (2025-02-19). ISSN: 0032-079X
spellingShingle forage
root exudates
isotopes
Stevenel, Pierre
Abiven, Samuel
Frossard, Emmanuel
Idupulapati, Rao
Tamburini, Federica
Oberson, Astrid
Tracer distribution in legume roots and soluble rhizodeposits over a few weeks after a triple isotope (13C, 15N, 33P) labeling
title Tracer distribution in legume roots and soluble rhizodeposits over a few weeks after a triple isotope (13C, 15N, 33P) labeling
title_full Tracer distribution in legume roots and soluble rhizodeposits over a few weeks after a triple isotope (13C, 15N, 33P) labeling
title_fullStr Tracer distribution in legume roots and soluble rhizodeposits over a few weeks after a triple isotope (13C, 15N, 33P) labeling
title_full_unstemmed Tracer distribution in legume roots and soluble rhizodeposits over a few weeks after a triple isotope (13C, 15N, 33P) labeling
title_short Tracer distribution in legume roots and soluble rhizodeposits over a few weeks after a triple isotope (13C, 15N, 33P) labeling
title_sort tracer distribution in legume roots and soluble rhizodeposits over a few weeks after a triple isotope 13c 15n 33p labeling
topic forage
root exudates
isotopes
url https://hdl.handle.net/10568/174524
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