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Fine root mass:aboveground biomass ratio (median values) in the three saltmarsh zones at both study sites.
| Root:shoot biomass ratio | Pioneer zone | Lower salt marsh | Upper salt marsh |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spiekeroog | 1.85a, A | 4.76a, A | 3.52a, A |
| Westerhever | 1.15a, A | 1.20a, B | 0.57a, B |
Different letters indicate significant differences between zones within a site (a) or between sites within a zone (A,B) analyzed by Kruskal-Wallis multiple comparisons (p < 0.05).
