The spatial distribution characteristics and growing dynamics of the root systems in a apricot and alfalfa sod-culture system were investigated. The results showed that the vertical distribution of the 4-year-old apricot root system could reached to the depth of 100 cm, and roots of some 46.5 % distributed in the layer of 20 - 40 cm. The vertical distribution of the 2-year-old alfalfa roots could reached to 50 cm depth, and the roots of 70% distributed in the layer of 0 - 20 cm. Those results suggested the root distribution of the two species d...