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 …

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 …

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 …

The study investigates plant reinforcement to the stability of coarse-grained soil slopes,
exploring the relative contribution of mechanical root reinforcement and hydrological effects …

Previous studies do not consider the coupled influence of temperature and plant roots on
soil hydrological response and slope stability. This study aims to investigate the suction …

The formation and propagation of surface desiccation cracks in vegetated infrastructures
involve coupled factors including unsaturated soil mechanics, atmospheric conditions and …

Phosphorus (P) deficiency in agricultural soil is a worldwide concern. P modification of
biochar, a common soil conditioner produced by pyrolysis of wastes and residues, can …

Landfill cover should ideally have a medium with high water retention ability and low
hydraulic conductivity to prevent rainfall infiltrating into the hazardous waste layer. Even …

Effects of plant growth on soil hydrological changes need to be considered for long-term
vegetation management of geotechnical infrastructure. Most existing studies focused on one …

Analytical solutions are proposed considering the hydrological and mechanical effects of
roots with different root architectures on shallow slope stability. Analytical parametric studies …