2022
DOI: 10.1002/jpln.202200003
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Abstract: In recent years, the investigation of root–biopore interactions has been reported in many studies, particularly with the application of X‐ray computed tomography (CT). To clarify our understanding of root–biopore interactions, we reviewed the effects of plant roots on soil structure and the biopore effects on plant growth and uptake of nutrients and water. Plant roots can penetrate the soil matrix and form biopores after decay. The biopores are cylindrical, continuous, and stable and facilitate the transport o… Show more

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“…Yet, this could also limit root access to water (and nutrients) available deeper in the full soil profile (Barrios-Masias et al, 2019). Biopores, such as those formed from roots or earthworms and preserved when soil is not disturbed, enable steeper-angled axial roots to penetrate deeper (Stirzaker et al, 2017;Xiong et al, 2022). Selection of cover crops or preceding cash crops that promote biopores helps subsequent cash crops develop deeper roots (Huang et al, 2020;Zhang et al, 2022).…”
Section: Soil Health and Water Conservation In Irrigated Systemsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Yet, this could also limit root access to water (and nutrients) available deeper in the full soil profile (Barrios-Masias et al, 2019). Biopores, such as those formed from roots or earthworms and preserved when soil is not disturbed, enable steeper-angled axial roots to penetrate deeper (Stirzaker et al, 2017;Xiong et al, 2022). Selection of cover crops or preceding cash crops that promote biopores helps subsequent cash crops develop deeper roots (Huang et al, 2020;Zhang et al, 2022).…”
Section: Soil Health and Water Conservation In Irrigated Systemsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Both mechanisms have implications for total soil pore space. The growth of extensive plant roots (mechanism1) can displace soil materials but also compact the vicinity of roots and reduce local soil porosity (Bruand et al, 1996; Xiong et al, 2022). To increase the total porosity in a volume of soil, part of the soil material needs to be transported to the surface or out of the soil which can be done by soil fauna, for example, earthworms, ants, and termites (Johnson et al, 2005; Swanson et al, 2019).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%