Planting density influence on fibrous root reinforcement of soils

• Published in: Ecological Engineering
• Main Authors: Loades, K. W., Bengough, A. G., Bransby, M. F., Hallett, P. D.
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: English
• Published: 2010
• Subjects: Fibrous roots; Planting density; Root area ratio; Root reinforcement models; Shear strength; TREE ROOTS; CONCENTRATED FLOW; TENSILE-STRENGTH; SHEAR RESISTANCE; IMAGE-ANALYSIS; EROSION; ARCHITECTURE; STRESS; IMPACT; GROWTH; Prince of Wales Island; Alaska
• Online Access: https://discovery.dundee.ac.uk/en/publications/083de57e-d99c-4c22-b397-c1baaf067bdb; https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecoleng.2009.02.005

Reinforcement of soil by fibrous roots is crucial for preventing soil erosion and degradation, yet the underlying mechanisms are poorly understood. We investigated soil reinforcement by roots of barley (Hordeum vulgare) planted at different densities in a controlled glasshouse and a separate field s...