Background and aims Plant roots provide mechanical cohesion (cr) to soil on slopes which
are prone to shallow landslides. cr varies in heterogeneous natural forests due to the spatial,
inter-and intra-annual dynamics of root demography. Characterizing root initiation density
and mortality, as well as how root growth is influenced by abiotic and biotic factors is
essential for exploring a root system's capacity to reinforce soil. Methods In this study, root
demography data were monitored using field rhizotrons during 1.5 years in two naturally …

Background and aims: Plant roots provide mechanical cohesion (cr) to soil on slopes which
are prone to shallow landslides. cr varies in heterogeneous natural forests due to the spatial,
inter-and intra-annual dynamics of root demography. Characterizing root initiation density
and mortality, as well as how root growth is influenced by abiotic and biotic factors is
essential for exploring a root system's capacity to reinforce soil. Methods: In this study, root
demography data were monitored using field rhizotrons during 1.5 years in two naturally …