Table 1.
The features of AM, EM tree species monoculture and mixture plantation stands in Maoershan Experiment Station, Northeast China.
| Stand | Species composition | Mycorrhizal type | Height (m) | DBH (cm) | Canopy closure | Litter thickness (cm) | Humus depth (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P-A | Ash | AM | 15.86 | 13.70 | 0.9 | 2.1 | 7.5 |
| M-AL | Ash+Larch | AM-EM | Ash:19.89 | Ash:14.75 | 0.8 | 3.3 | 6.3 |
| Larch:21.18 | Larch:18.67 | ||||||
| M-AS | Ash+Spruce | AM-EM | Ash:13.93 | Ash:12.71 | 0.9 | 3.9 | 6.9 |
| Spruce:13.12 | Spruce:15.35 | ||||||
| P-L | Larch | EM | 18.91 | 20.51 | 0.8 | 3.6 | 6.5 |
| P-S | Spruce | EM | 13.31 | 16.05 | 0.9 | 5.1 | 5.9 |
DBH, diameter at breast height; P-A, Ash monoculture; M-AL, Ash-Larch mixture; M-AS, Ash-Spruce mixture; P-L, Larch monoculture; P-S, Spruce monoculture.