Claim · model-written summary
Root architecture indirectly improved root additional cohesion (path coefficient 0.78).
- Taxon
- herbaceous speciese4
- Treatment
- root architecturee5
- Outcome
- root additional cohesione7
- Direction
- increaseinferrede7
- Value
- β = 0.78e7
Not reportedMaterialGeneCompoundOrgan / stageInteractorInteractor roleSecond interactorSecond interactor roleComparatorSettingQualifier
Verbatim
e4“three herbaceous species root systems”
e5“root architecture also exerted indirect effects”
e7“root additional cohesion ( C R ) (β = 0.78, p < 0.001)”
Title
Huyu Wang; Jia Lv; Jinsong Zhao; et al. Geoderma 2026. doi:10.1016/j.geoderma.2026.117839
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- Association Root architecture significantly influenced terrace wall stability (path coefficient 0.56).
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- Association Soil aggregate stability significantly influenced terrace wall stability (path coefficient 0.24).
- Association Soil moisture content significantly reduced terrace wall stability (path coefficient -0.37).
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- Observation High soil moisture content significantly reduced terrace wall stability.
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- Recommendation Promoting fine roots under 0.9 mm diameter is recommended to increase tensile strength.
- Recommendation Effective drainage systems should be implemented to mitigate moisture-induced destabilization.
- Recommendation Soil aggregate stability should be preserved for terrace wall stability.