The study looked at how different levels of light affect the growth of Hadeliodendron bodinievri seedlings. They found that as light intensity decreased, the seedlings grew less and had lower biomass. Photosynthesis and transpiration rates also decreased with less light. The seedlings showed signs of stress under low light, with higher levels of certain compounds and lower chlorophyll levels. The study suggests that providing the right amount of shade is important for growing healthy Hadeliodendron bodinievri seedlings.