Can we manipulate root system architecture to control soil erosion?

Soil erosion is a major threat to soil functioning. The use of vegetation to control erosion has long been a topic for research. Much of this research has focused on the above-ground properties of plants, demonstrating the important role that canopy structure and cover plays in the reduction of wate...

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Main Authors: A. Ola, I. C. Dodd, J. N. Quinton
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2015-09-01
Series:SOIL
Online Access:http://www.soil-journal.net/1/603/2015/soil-1-603-2015.pdf