Root traits, root diameter distribution and soil parameters at the community level along a mediterranean successional gradient

The data correspond to average root traits at the community level, and parameters describing the root diameter distribution at the community level. Soil parameters are also indicated. All measurements were conducted along a successional gradient on roadsides in the Mediterranean region (Montpellier, France, 43°6′N, 3°8′E). These data were used in the article entitled "Dissecting fine root diameter distribution at the community level captures root morpological diversity" from Erktan, A., Roumet, C., Munoz, F (in press) in Oikos (2022). Methods All the information regarding to the dataset collection are provided in the associated manuscript entitled "Dissecting fine root diameter distribution at the community level captures root morpological diversity" from Erktan, A., Roumet, C., Munoz, F (in press) in Oikos (2022), and in Erktan, A. et al. 2018. Two dimensions define the variation of fine root traits across plant communities under the joint influence of ecological succession and annual mowing. – J. Ecol. 106: 2031–2042.