Data for: Early sowing of multiple species supports the recovery potential of restored grasslands

This dataset contains species cover data from a field mesocosm experiment
examining the recovery of recently restored grasslands after disturbance
by ploughing. Restored grasslands in eastern Hungary were established by
sowing either grass–forb or forb-only seed mixtures and were disturbed
after 2–5 years of vegetation development. Percentage cover of all plant
species was recorded in spring and fall, both before disturbance and
during three years of recovery. Species are listed according to functional
groups relevant to the study rather than alphabetically. The dataset
allows evaluation of vegetation resilience, particularly the recovery of
sown target species.