Tree diversity and mycorrhizal associations jointly regulate seasonal canopy cooling in forests
Soroor Rahmanian, Claudia R. Guimarães‐Steinicke, Yuanyuan Huang, Clemens Mehlhorn, Julius Quosh, Olga Ferlian, Hannes Feilhauer, Nico Eisenhauer
This study shows that tree diversity and mycorrhizal associations affect canopy cooling in forests, with diversity reducing temperature and mycorrhizal types influencing structural complexity and water content.
bioRxiv · Jul 30, 2026 · PreprintEcology