The Appalachian Regional Reforestation Initiative outlines planting methods that include
preparation of a deep-rooting zone for healthy tree establishment (> 1.3 m deep). Continued …

Plantation forestry is one of the most important approaches to restoring forest cover in China.
Of the remaining sites suitable for afforestation in China, 52% are considered harsh and only …

Mycorrhizal fungi are an important member of soil microorganisms, not only rich in genetic
diversity and species diversity, but also in functional diversity, which mainly manifest in: 1) …

Mycorrhizal fungi–mutualistic fungi that benefit plants by associating with plant roots–play a
major role in seedling establishment, in interactions of plants with their environment, and in …

Mycorrhizal networks (MNs) can influence tree establishment and resource competition but
little is known regarding their underlying architecture in situ. This study examined the socio …