Effects of root spatial distribution on the elastic-plastic properties of soil-root blocks
Abstract Plant roots significantly influence soil properties, especially in soil beyond the limited area surrounding the main root stem. Some bias results may be generated if plastic properties of soil are merely used in evaluating slope stability without considering the effects of plant roots. In t...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Nature Portfolio
2017-04-01
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| Series: | Scientific Reports |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-017-00924-z |