Biological Contribution of Ornamental Plants for Improving Slope Stability along Urban and Suburban Areas

Plants can reduce erosion during heavy raining periods and improve slope stability through their root morphology, development, biomass, and architecture. Heavy rains can increase erosion, becoming a danger for traffic and people who live around slopes. The control of slope stability is often require...

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Main Authors: Alessandra Francini, Stefania Toscano, Daniela Romano, Francesco Ferrini, Antonio Ferrante
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-09-01
Series:Horticulturae
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2311-7524/7/9/310