Effects of Herbaceous and Shrub Species on Soil Erosion Resistance and Root–Soil Reinforcement of Arid Slopes
Vegetation restoration can reduce soil erosion and improve soil stability on erosion-prone slopes, but the contrasting roles of herbaceous and shrub species in surface erosion resistance and subsurface reinforcement remain unclear. This study compared two herbaceous species, Melilotus officinalis (L.) Pall (MOP) and Su...