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 …

A broad diversity of biological organisms and systems interact with soil in ways that facilitate
their growth and survival. These interactions are made possible by strategies that enable …

Land use changes are often considered to be the main factors influencing soil infiltration. But
the difference of soil infiltration capacity for different land use type is less clear. In this paper …

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

Bio-engineered slopes use vegetation as “live” protection elements against the triggering
forces of landslides, erosions and debris flows. In this paper, the effects of basic plant traits …

Soil erosion control and water resource protection can closely interact during restoration of
terrestrial ecosystems. In semi‐arid ecosystems, an urgent issue is how vegetation …

Vegetation restoration on the Loess Plateau has decreased soil erosion. However, the
comprehensive effects of different vegetation restoration types on soil properties are not …

Plant evapotranspiration (ET) is considered to be a hydrological effect that would induce soil
suction and hence influence the stability of geotechnical infrastructure. However, other …

Soil water is the key limiting factor for achieving sustainable revegetation. Soil infiltration rate
plays an important role in determining the inputs from precipitation, which is important for the …

As a result of climate change and increasing engineering activities, soil-related disasters
such as slope failures and sandstorms have become more frequent worldwide. These …