Random root distribution affects the mechanical properties of the soil-root composite and root reinforcement

2025/04/09 by Jian-kun Huang, Jiankun Huang, Jing-pei Dai +6 · 1 voice · 1 citation
Agricultural and Biological Sciences · Engineering · #Plant Molecular Biology Research #Soil Mechanics and Vehicle Dynamics #Tree Root and Stability Studies

paper · doi:10.1016/j.catena.2025.108896

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• We show via models and tests how random root distribution affects the mechanical properties of soil-root composites and the reinforcement provided by roots. You can access the paper here: doi.org/10.1 [bsky, 7 points, 0 comments]