Pests and diseases affect the early natural regeneration of the oak (Quercus aliena var. acuteserrata) population

• Published in: Oikos Vol. 2025; no. 7
• Main Authors: Kang, Haibin, Yan, Chenglong, Lv, Kangning, Song, Yahui, Yang, Hang, Qi, Haiyu, Wang, Yifei, Wang, Dexiang
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Oxford, UK Blackwell Publishing Ltd 01.07.2025
• Subjects: biological factors; Biotic factors; Carbon dioxide; Carbon dioxide concentration; Forest management; Insects; Leaf area; Malondialdehyde; Mountains; natural regeneration; oak forests; Pests; pests and disease; Photosynthesis; Physiological effects; Plant population; Plant populations; Plant species; Plants (botany); Quercus aliena; Regeneration; Regeneration (biological); Saccharides; seedling; Seedlings; Stomata; Stomatal conductance; Sustainable development; Transpiration

Insects and pathogens interact with plant species, influencing the natural regeneration of plant populations. However, the mechanisms by which they mediate the early regeneration process remain unclear. Herein, we evaluated the pest and disease status of 380 Quercus aliena var. acuteserrata seedling...