This paper aims to provide a state-of-the-art review on the effects of vegetation roots on the
soil structure and soil hydraulic properties. After a thorough review of current studies, the …

Roots perform vital functions for the plant such as uptake of water and nutrients from the soil
and holding the plant in place. The emphasis of this chapter is on how roots affect soil …

Root-induced changes to soil hydraulic properties (SHP) are an essential component in
understanding how soils and plants interact, and the resilience of ecosystems to climate …

Forestry eco-hydrology is closely related to root architecture, and soil water infiltration has
been always associated with root architecture. In this study, dye infiltration experiments and …

Living plant roots modify both mechanical and hydrological characteristics of the soil matrix
(eg soil aggregate stability by root exudates, soil cohesion, infiltration rate, soil moisture …

Regional-scale hydrological investigations that involve vegetation change usually neglect
root-induced modification (RIM) of soil hydraulic properties (SHP). However, there is …

Root development can alter the structure of soil and its hydraulic properties, which in turn
can affect runoff generation processes. Although some experimental studies have examined …

Soil physical properties, infiltrability, and water flow behavior are closely associated with root
morphology. In this study, dye tracer experiments were conducted in the field to assess the …

Root-induced changes to soil hydraulic properties (SHP) are a vital component of the soil-
vegetation hydrological feedback, and the change in water balance that occurs following a …

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 …