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Drying of fibrous roots strengthens the negative power relation between biomechanical properties and diameter by Ekeoma, E. C., Boldrin, D., Loades, K. W., Bengough, A. G.

“…Aims Test the effects of root drying on biomechanical properties of fibrous roots. Methods Tensile strength and Young’s modulus of Festuca arundinacea roots…”
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Effect of root age on the biomechanics of seminal and nodal roots of barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) in contrasting soil environments by Loades, K. W, Bengough, A. G, Bransby, M. F, Hallett, P. D

“…BACKGROUND AND AIMS: The biomechanics of root systems influence plant lodging resistance and soil structural stabilisation. Tissue age has the potential to…”
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Biomechanics of nodal, seminal and lateral roots of barley: effects of diameter, waterlogging and mechanical impedance by Loades, K. W., Bengough, A. G., Bransby, M. F., Hallett, P. D.

“…Background and aims Biomechanical properties of cereal root systems largely control both resistance to root lodging and their ability to stabilise soil…”
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Root anatomy and biomechanical properties: improving predictions through root cortical and stele properties by Meijer, G. J., Lynch, J. P., Chimungu, J. G., Loades, K. W.

“…Purpose Quantifying the stability of individual plants or their contribution to soil reinforcement against erosion or landslides requires an understanding of…”
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Planting density influence on fibrous root reinforcement of soils by Loades, K.W., Bengough, A.G., Bransby, M.F., Hallett, P.D.

“…Reinforcement of soil by fibrous roots is crucial for preventing soil erosion and degradation, yet the underlying mechanisms are poorly understood. We…”
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In situ measurement of root reinforcement using corkscrew extraction method by Meijer, G.J, Bengough, A.G, Knappett, J.A, Loades, K.W, Nicoll, B.C

“…Mechanical root reinforcement is an important parameter to evaluate for stability analysis of rooted slopes. The contribution of roots is however difficult to…”
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Modifying soil properties with herbaceous plants for natural flood risk-reduction by Boldrin, D., Knappett, J.A., Leung, A.K., Brown, J.L., Loades, K.W., Bengough, A.G.

“…Nature-based solutions to engineering challenges are essential to limit climate change impacts on the urban environment. Quantitative understanding of multiple…”
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Scaling of the reinforcement of soil slopes by living plants in a geotechnical centrifuge by Liang, T., Bengough, A.G., Knappett, J.A., MuirWood, D., Loades, K.W., Hallett, P.D., Boldrin, D., Leung, A.K., Meijer, G.J.

“…•A tree, a shrub, and a grass were all suitable for use in centrifuge tests.•Two-month-old plants were appropriate for centrifuge testing using live…”
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Quantifying soil reinforcement by fibrous roots by Loades, K W

“…Reinforcement of soil by fibrous roots is crucial for preventing soil erosion and degradation,yet the underlying mechanisms are poorly understood. Without…”
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