Effects of rock fragments on the water infiltration and hydraulic conductivity in the soils of the desert steppes of Inner Mongolia, China

Soils that contain rock fragments (particles > 2 mm in diameter) are distributed all over the world. The presence of these small rock fragments can have a great impact on soil water retention properties, as well as on the soil-water infiltration and vegetation restoration in semi-arid regions...

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Main Authors: Xiaolong Wu, Zhongju Meng, Xiaohong Dang, Ji Wang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Czech Academy of Agricultural Sciences 2021-09-01
Series:Soil and Water Research
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Online Access:https://swr.agriculturejournals.cz/artkey/swr-202103-0002_effects-of-rock-fragments-on-the-water-infiltration-and-hydraulic-conductivity-in-the-soils-of-the-desert-stepp.php