Substrate Composition and Depth Affect Soil Moisture Behavior and Plant-Soil Relationship on Mediterranean Extensive Green Roofs

The Mediterranean basin is extremely vulnerable to climate change, and one of the areas most impacted by human water demand. Yet the green roofs increasingly created both for aesthetic reasons and to limit pollution and urban runoff are themselves very water-demanding. Successful green roof installa...

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Main Authors: Julie Chenot, Elie Gaget, Cannelle Moinardeau, Renaud Jaunatre, Elise Buisson, Thierry Dutoit
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-10-01
Series:Water
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/9/11/817