Abstract
The forest ecosystem of Beijing is an important barrier that preserves the ecological environment in the capital city of China. Therefore, the study of plant water utilization techniques in Beijing holds considerable importance in establishing a theoretical framework for the rehabilitation, administration, and preservation of forest ecosystem structures and functions. Here, the samples of precipitation, xylem water, and soil water were collected during the months of August and December 2021 from both mountainous and plains areas of Beijing. We measured the hydrogen and oxygen stable isotope values (δ2H and δ18O, respectively) and demonstrated the water use strategies of two typical tree species (Pinus tabuliformis Carr. and Acer truncatum Bunge) using the MixSIAR model. Divergent water use strategies were found in the mountainous and plains areas of Beijing. In the mountainous area, the two tree species exhibited seasonal differences in water use strategies. The xylem water of P. tabuliformis was mainly derived from the surface soil water (0~20 cm). In contrast, the xylem water of A. truncatum mainly originated from the surface soil water during the growing season, and it mainly originated from the deep soil water (60~100 cm) during the nongrowing season. However, in the plains area, the water sources of P. tabuliformis and A. truncatum did not show seasonal differences and originated mainly from the deep soil water. The findings of our study emphasize the notable disparity in water utilization strategies among tree species in the mountainous and plains areas. Consequently, it is imperative to formulate sustainable forestry management approaches that align with the water use efficiency of trees in various locations of Beijing.
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