Abstract
This chapter presents an analysis of current data on the impact of climate change on the biomass of fine roots. World forests store 44% of carbon in biomass, 11% in dead wood and litter, and 45% in soil. As a result of droughts and other extreme weather events, forest growth will be disrupted. It is important to understand the factors that control fine root production and death rates in order to comprehend the natural cycle of elements and progressive climate change. It is especially important to understand the role of fine roots in sequestration and emissions of carbon dioxide, the element primarily responsible for global warming. However, fine roots can only be a factor in climate change on a global scale. On a local scale, fine root biomass is influenced by many factors. Future research should link the physiological factors of fine roots with progressive climate change.
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