Early overyielding in a mixed deciduous forest is driven by both above- and below-ground species-specific acclimatization.

ABSTRACT:

Background and aims

Mixed forest plantations are increasingly recognized for their role in mitigating the impacts of climate change and enhancing ecosystem resilience. Yet, there remains a significant gap in understanding the early-stage dynamics of species trait diversity and interspecies interactions, particularly in pure deciduous mixtures. This study aims to explore the timing and mechanisms by which trait diversity of deciduous species and competitive interactions influence yield, carbon allocation and space occupation in mixed forests, both above and below ground.

Methods

A forest inventory was conducted in planted monocultures, two-species and four-species mixtures of European Acer, Tilia, Carpinus and Quercus, representing a spectrum from acquisitive to conservative

SUBMITTER: Werner R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11687630 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature