Scientists have discovered how plants adapt their root systems in drought conditions to grow steeper into the soil to access deeper ... in response to drought. Experiments showed that plants ...

This article will review the critical biogeochemical processes occurring at the plant root-soil interface. Rhizodeposits make the rhizosphere a desirable niche for microbial communities to ...

This is the combined result of reductions in the amount of plant roots and residues returned to the soil, increased decomposition from soil tillage, and increased soil erosion (Lemus & Lal 2005).

Protect bare or sparsely vegetated slopes from erosion ... plants’ roots grow deep and wide, to hold the hillside in place. Dense leaves intercept raindrops, softening their blow to the soil.

Bearberry plants have a strong, dense root system that can limit and prevent soil erosion. This plant can grow in poor soils or even sandy banks, helping to add structure to loose soils.