Spring phenology dominates over shade in affecting seedling performance and plant attack during the growing season
R. W. McClory, L. J. A. van Dijk, J. Mutz, J. Ehrlen, A. J. M. Tack
This study shows that spring phenology has a stronger impact on seedling performance and plant attack than shade, with small mammals playing a key role in mediating these effects.
bioRxiv · Jan 5, 2020Ecology