Influence of Multi-Layered Structure of Vadose Zone on Ecological Effect of Groundwater in Arid Area: A Case Study of Shiyang River Basin, Northwest China

The natural vegetation in arid areas of northwest China is strongly dependent on the availability of groundwater. Significantly, capillary water plays an essential role in regulating the ecological groundwater level in the multilayered structure of the vadose zone. The soil-column test and field sur...

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Main Authors: Haohao Cui, Guanghui Zhang, Jinzhe Wang, Qian Wang, Xujuan Lang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-12-01
Series:Water
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/14/1/59