Effects of Hedera helix L. removal on the understory early regeneration in an oak temperate forest in Mexico City

Abstract Background Hedera helix L. is an invasive weed species introduced in several regions of the world, so it relevant to study its effects on plant community and changes occurring after eradication. We established invaded (with/without removal H. ) non-invaded understory) plots compare some attributes oak forest Mexico City monitored them every 2 months for 1 year, taking soil samples edaphic variables between plots. If negatively affect natural regeneration, seedlings native would be less abundant by than ones. As modify microbiota through exudates often allelochemicals, chemical differ Results The abundance was lower plots, but richness diversity were not statistically different. composition two similar each other more alike that associated with potassium phosphorus concentrations, whereas nitrogen concentration. Conclusions Following , registered, leading a as suggesting vegetation recovery can expected following year.