Elevational fungal transplant experiment (Poaceae)

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Method synopsis

A controlled field experiment transplanting grass species across elevational gradients with manipulated fungal soil communities to test effects of plant-fungi mismatches on plant performance during climate-induced migration.

Synthesized from method descriptions across 5 papers using this protocol.

Typical Equipment

• plots
• pots
• fungal exclusion cylinders
• nylon mesh bags
• PVC rings
• sterile soil
• high-elevation soil with fungi
• low-elevation soil with fungi
• UltraPure milliQ water

Output Measurements

• plant survival
• tiller number
• plant height
• leaf number

Papers Using This Protocol (5)

Species Studied With This Protocol

Places Where Used