Effects of Vegetation Type on Soil Shear Strength in Fengyang Mountain Nature Reserve, China

Shear strength is an important mechanical property of soil, as its mechanical function plays critical roles in reducing land degradation and preventing soil erosion. However, shear strength may be affected by vegetation type through changes in the soil and root patterns. To understand the influences...

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Main Authors: Xin Liu, Xuefei Cheng, Nan Wang, Miaojing Meng, Zhaohui Jia, Jinping Wang, Shilin Ma, Yingzhou Tang, Chong Li, Lu Zhai, Bo Zhang, Jinchi Zhang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-04-01
Series:Forests
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4907/12/4/490