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Table I
Above-ground and fine root biomass and biomass production for trembling aspen in boreal and parkland sites. Values in parentheses are standard deviations between tubes (n = 9).
| Ecosystem component | Boreal | Parkland | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Above-ground standin tree biomass (Mg ha-1) | 195.0 | 76.0 | – |
| Aspen leaf mass (Mg ha-1) | 1.8 | 3.2 | – |
| Understory leaf mass (Mg ha-1) | 1.5 | 2.2 | – |
| Fine root biomass (Mg ha-1) | 5.4 (5.0) | 23.2 (18.0) | 0.011 |
| Fine root biomass production (Mg ha-1 y-1) | 3.4 (3.2) | 5.2 (5.2) | 0.377 |