Light, conspecific density and soil fungi have different effects on seedling growth of temperate tree species

Tree regeneration plays an important role in affecting community dynamics and future forest structure and functioning. Seedling growth, as a key part of tree regeneration, is strikingly influenced by multiple abiotic and biotic factors, such as light availability, conspecific density and soil fungi. However, the interactive effects of these factors on seedling growth are poorly understood.

Tree regeneration plays an important role in affecting community dynamics and future forest structure and functioning. Seedling growth, as a key part of tree regeneration, is strikingly influenced by multiple abiotic and biotic factors, such as light availability, conspecific density and soil fungi. However, the interactive effects of these factors on seedling growth are poorly understood.