Claim · model-written summary
Soil functions including nutrient supply, water filtering and disease suppression depend on root activity.
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Verbatim
e0“The current functionality of soils in providing food and fuel and fibres, supplying plant nutrients, filtering water and flood regulation, and disease suppression are all dependent on the activities of plant roots.”
t0“plant roots”
Title
Peter J. Gregory European Journal of Soil Science 2022. doi:10.1111/ejss.13219
Other claims from this paper (4)
- Observation Roots and associated microorganisms contribute to soil formation through mineral alteration and deep carbon supply.
- Association Living root carbon inputs form slow cycling mineral associated soil carbon more efficiently than litter inputs.
- Observation Root communication with other organisms supports mutual benefit.
- Recommendation The review recommends that definitions of soil recognize roots as a component.