Abstract:Roots are the most important organ for plant fixation and nutrient absorption.Understanding the distribution of root biomass and spatial characteristics would be helpful to reveal the distribution of species and their life history strategies in alpine areas.In August 2019,the root biomass of different stands including shrub(willow),red birch and fir at Bailongjiang Beach Forest Farm was determined by using the whole earth excavation method.The results showed that the vertical biomass distribution of thick roots was different from that of medium roots.Soil depth had a significant influence on the proportion of biomass of roots in medium thickness in the subalpine forest.In the process of vegetation succession,the biomass of thick roots first decreased and then increased,and the biomass of fine roots first increased and then decreased.The results of allosteric growth analysis showed that the biomass of medium roots and fine roots showed the same growth rate,while the biomass of fine roots,thick roots and medium roots showed different growth rates.The root distribution characteristics of forest vegetation reflected the difference in carbon assimilation,which would be helpful to reveal the dynamic mechanisms of forest growth and development,therefore providing scientific basis for forest structure optimization.