Effects of different shading levels on growth, physiology and leaf surface micromorphology of Sorbus sibirica "Dong Hong" seedlings
Rongyan Huang, Wenhao Gong, Xinyuan Li, Shida Ji, Tingting Cui, Lanlan Zhang
This study evaluates how different shading levels affect growth, physiology, and leaf structure of Sorbus sibirica seedlings, finding that 30% shade promotes growth and chlorophyll content while inhibiting 70% shade.
bioRxiv · Sep 30, 2026 · PreprintPlant Biology