Characteristics and factors influencing the natural regeneration of Larix principis-rupprechtii seedlings in northern China.

ABSTRACT: Larix principis-rupprechtii is an important and widely distributed species in the mountains of northern China. However, it has inefficient natural regeneration in many stands and difficulty recruiting seedlings and saplings. In this study, we selected six plots with improved naturally-regenerated L. principis-rupprechtii seedlings. A point pattern analysis (pair-correlation function) was applied to identify the spatial distribution pattern and correlation between adult trees and regenerated seedlings mapped through X/Y coordinates. Several possible influencing factors of L. principis-rupprechtii seedlings' natural regeneration were also investigated. The results showed that the spatial distribution patterns of Larix principis-rupprechtii seedlings were concentra

SUBMITTER: Zhao W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8520692 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature