Species patch size at seeding affects the productivity of mixed legume-grass communities

Haiyan Ren, Anran Cai,Jorge L. Mazza Rodrigues,Xinwei Wu,Lifeng Wang,Jiechao Chang, Xiuyang Wu,Quanping Zhou,Yuehua Jiang,Shuijin Hu

European Journal of Agronomy（2021）

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Abstract

•Species patch size (SP) at seeding can be manipulated for specific agronomic aims.•Smaller SP resulted in better facilitation along with higher neighbor effect intensity.•0.25 m2 patchy seeding with mixed legume-grass communities improved community productivity.•Structured seeding of small patches balances intra- and interspecific competition.

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Legume,Grass,Productivity,Mixture,Patch seeding,Biodiversity effects,Interspecific interaction,Intraspecific interactions

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