The Role of Synthetic Root Exudates in Modulating Soil Hydraulic Properties and Strengths Under Temperature Variations

• Published in: Water (Basel) Vol. 17; no. 7; p. 1033
• Main Authors: Bindeliya, Zhang, Wencan, Li, Haigang
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Basel MDPI AG 01.04.2025
• Subjects: Carbon; Comparative analysis; Environmental aspects; Glucose; Hydraulics; Measurement; Mechanical properties; Microorganisms; Observations; Oxidation; Particle size; Physiological aspects; Plant exudates; Potassium; Retention; Soil moisture; Soil structure; Statistical analysis; Temperature; Water; China

Root exudates play a crucial role in shaping rhizosphere soil structure, water dynamics, and adaptation to environmental stress. This study investigated the effects of environmental temperature (5 °C, 15 °C, and 25 °C) on water retention and soil strength in rhizosphere versus non-rhizosphere soils,...