Relationship between Soil Fungi and Seedling Density in the Vicinity of Adult Conspecifics in an Arid Desert Forest
Research Highlights: 1. Soil fungi have a higher influence on seedling density compared to soil environmental factors; 2. Host-specific pathogens and beneficial fungi affect seeding density via different influencing mechanisms. Background and Objectives: The growth and development of seedlings are t...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-01-01
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Series: | Forests |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4907/12/1/92 |