Findings reveal how plant growth and fungal communities vary with light quality in ectomycorrhizal and arbuscular mycorrhizal tree species, suggesting ecological implications.
Key Points
Plant growth and biomass were influenced by light spectrum, with ectomycorrhizal species showing significant responses.
Blue light increased total biomass of Q. mongolica while A. mono remained unchanged under spectral treatments.
High-throughput sequencing analyzed root-associated fungal communities, revealing varied diversity based on treatments.
Findings highlight the interaction between root traits and fungal symbiosis under different light conditions.