HIGH FREQUENCY ROOT DYNAMICS: SAMPLING AND INTERPRETATION USING REPLICATED ROBOTIC MINIRHIZOTRONS

Author:

Nair RichardORCID,Strube Martin,Hertel Martin,Kolle Olaf,Rolo Victor,Migliavacca Mirco

Abstract

ABSTRACTAutomating dynamic fine root data collection in the field is a longstanding challenge with multiple applications for co-interpretation and synthesis for ecosystem understanding. High frequency root data are only achievable with paired automated sampling and processing. However, automatic minirhizotron (root camera) instruments are still rare and data is often not collected in natural soils nor analysed at high temporal resolution. Instruments must also be affordable for replication and robust under variable natural conditions.Here, we show a system built with off-the-shelf parts which samples at sub-daily resolution. We paired this with a neural network to analyse all images collected. We performed two mesocosm studies and two field trials alongside ancillary data collection (soil CO2 efflux, temperature and moisture content, and ‘PhenoCam’-derived above-ground dynamics. We produce robust daily time-series of root dynamics under all conditions. Temporal root changes were a stronger driver than absolute biomass on soil CO2 efflux in mesocosm. Proximal sensed above ground dynamics and belowground from minirhizotron data were not synchronised. Root properties extracted were sensitive to soil moisture and occasionally to time of day (potentially relating to soil moisture). This may only affect high frequency imagery and should be considered in interpreting such data.HIGHLIGHTCompletely automatic root dynamics with method transferrable between field settings.

Publisher

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory

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