Root metrics of 9 wk samples compared between sites and a subset of treatments (IBA, IBA+H).
| Site | Treatment | Max length (cm) | Biomass (mg) | Presence (%) | Number of roots |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ardrossan | IBA | 4.2±1.9ab | 24±12ab | 66±24a | 4.8±2.6a |
| IBA+H | 6.6±3.2ab | 36±20ab | 76±17a | 5.2±2.8a | |
| Bellis | IBA | 3.8±1.6a | 19±4.6a | 80±20a | 3.9±1.5a |
| IBA+H | 8.9+1.7b | 44±8.7b | 96±8.9a | 8.2±2.7a |
Notes: Means ± standard deviation. Letters indicate significant differences between sites for each attribute (P<0.05).