Fern cover and the importance of plant traits in reducing erosion on steep soil slopes

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• 作者：N.L. Chau ; L.M. Chu ; ^{leemanchu@cuhk.edu.hk}
• 关键词：Erosion control ; Ferns ; Soil slope ; Plant traits ; Plot rainfall simulation
• 刊名：CATENA
• 出版年：2017
• 出版时间：April 2017
• 年：2017
• 卷：151
• 期：Complete
• 页码：98-106
• 全文大小：1333 K
• 卷排序：151

文摘

Erosion-reducing potential of ferns on steep slope conditions was assessed. Fern cover and plant traits had significant effects on erosion control. 80% fern cover could significantly reduce runoff and sediment loss. Capabilities of ferns in erosion control were correlated with several plant traits.