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August 26, 2025WaterOpen Access

Effects of Flooding Duration on Plant Root Traits and Soil Erosion Resistance in Water-Level Fluctuation Zones: A Case Study from the Three Gorges Reservoir, China

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ZJZhen JuKFKe FangYWYuqi Wang

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Investigation reveals how flooding duration affects soil erosion resistance in the Three Gorges Reservoir, suggesting strategies for ecosystem restoration.

Key Points

  • Prolonged flooding significantly reduced root growth, particularly in the lower elevation zones, impacting stability.
  • Soil erodibility increased with flooding duration, with K-values showing notable variance under different conditions.
  • Measurements included root traits and shear strength derived from herbaceous species under flooding conditions.
  • Cynodon dactylon demonstrated better resistance to erosion than Xanthium sibiricum, aiding in soil stability under hydrological stress.

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Ju et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68af63e3ad7bf08b1eae43aehttps://doi.org/10.3390/w17172531
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