Assessments of the implications of soil erosion require quantification of soil erosion rates
(SE) and sediment yield (SSY) at regional scales under present and future climate and land …

Living plant roots modify both mechanical and hydrological characteristics of the soil matrix
(eg soil aggregate stability by root exudates, soil cohesion, infiltration rate, soil moisture …

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 …

Soil erosion control and water resource protection can closely interact during restoration of
terrestrial ecosystems. In semi‐arid ecosystems, an urgent issue is how vegetation …

This review summarizes the effects of vegetation on runoff and soil loss in three dimensions:
vertical vegetation structures (aboveground vegetation cover, surface litter layer and …

Plant roots can be very effective in stabilizing the soil against concentrated flow erosion. So
far, most research on the erosion-reducing potential of plant roots was conducted on loamy …

The effects of vegetation cover on overland flow and erosion processes on hillslopes vary
with vegetation type and spatial distribution and the different vegetation components …

Plant root systems can greatly reduce soil loss, and their effects on soil erosion differ across
species due to their varied root traits. The purpose of this study was to determine the effects …

The effect of plant species on erosion processes may be decisive for long‐term soil
protection in degraded ecosystems. The identification of functional effect traits that predict …

Steep gully slopes are widespread and have been recognized as the main sediment source
on the Loess Plateau. Different vegetation growth may lead to the differences in soil …