scholarly journals Influence of Living and Dead Roots of Gansu Poplar on Water Infiltration and Distribution in Soil

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (10) ◽  
pp. 3593 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dashuai Zhang ◽  
Yao Dai ◽  
Lingli Wang ◽  
Liang Chen
Keyword(s):  
Preferential Flow ◽  
Storage Capacity ◽  
Water Storage ◽  
Infiltration Rate ◽  
Water Infiltration ◽  
Soil Porosity ◽  
Soil Permeability ◽  
Rapid Urbanization ◽  
Water Storage Capacity ◽  
Porosity And Permeability

During rapid urbanization, it is necessary to increase soil permeability and soil porosity for reducing urban runoff and waterlogging risk. Woody plants are known to increase soil porosity and preferential flow in soil via living roots growth and dead roots decay. However, the primary results of dead woody plant roots on soil porosity and permeability have been discussed based only on the hypotheses or assumptions of different researchers. In this study, living and dead roots (decayed under natural conditions for more than 5 years) of Gansu poplar trees (Populus gansuensis) were selected. They were selected to compare the influence between living and dead roots on water infiltration rate and soil porosity in a cylindrical container (diameter = 20 cm, height = 66 cm) under laboratory conditions. Results indicated that the steady-state water fluxes at the bottom of the containers without roots (control), with living roots, and with dead roots were 54.75 ± 0.80, 61.31 ± 0.61, and 55.97 ± 0.59 cm d−1, respectively. Both living roots and dead roots increased the water infiltration rates in soil and also increased the water storage capacity of soil. The water storage capacities of soil without roots, with living roots, and with dead roots were 0.279, 0.317, and 0.322 cm3 cm−3, respectively. The results from SEM indicated that smaller pores (30–50 μm) were in living roots and larger pores (100–1000 μm) were in dead roots. The soil permeability was increased by living roots possibly due to the larger channels generated on the surface of the roots; however, water absorbed into the dead roots resulted in greater water storage capacity.

Differences in particle density between field-moist and oven-dry samples from Allophanic Soils

Soil Research ◽  
1999 ◽  
Vol 37 (5) ◽  
pp. 965 ◽  
Author(s):  
B. Addison ◽  
M. Boyes ◽  
P. L. Singleton
Keyword(s):  
Storage Capacity ◽  
Particle Density ◽  
Water Storage ◽  
Soil Porosity ◽  
Accurate Calculation ◽  
Water Storage Capacity ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Physical Changes ◽  
Water Holding ◽  
Measured Particle

Particle density is used to calculate total soil porosity and related measurements such as macroporosity and water storage capacity. Methods for measuring particle density often advise using dry samples. This study measured particle density by displacement of water using both field-moist and oven-dry samples from 4 New Zealand Allophanic Soils. There were significant differences in particle density between the 2 methods. Oven-dry samples under-estimated particle density by up to 0.33 Mg/m 3 and as a result, calculations of porosity were under-estimated by up to 0.05 m 3/m 3 . Under-estimation of porosity can result in incorrect interpretation of a soil's aeration and water holding status. Allophanic Soils are known to undergo irreversible physical changes on drying and it is likely that these changes caused the difference in measurements. Only field-moist samples should be used to determine particle density of Allophanic Soils to ensure accurate calculation of soil porosity.

The role of epiphytes in rainfall interception by forests in the Pacific Northwest. II. Field measurements at the branch and canopy scale

2006 ◽  
Vol 36 (4) ◽  
pp. 819-832 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thomas G Pypker ◽  
Michael H Unsworth ◽  
Barbara J Bond
Keyword(s):  
Preferential Flow ◽  
Storage Capacity ◽  
Water Storage ◽  
Dimensional Structure ◽  
Storm Events ◽  
Wet Season ◽  
Rainfall Interception ◽  
Water Storage Capacity ◽  
Partially Saturated ◽  
Canopy Water

To determine how epiphytes affect the canopy hydrology of old-growth Douglas-fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii (Mirb.) Franco) forests, we measured rainfall interception by individual branches and an entire stand from March 2003 to May 2004. Epiphyte-laden branches at heights of 3.1, 24.8 and 46.5 m remained partially saturated for most of the wet season and required more than 30 mm of rainfall to become saturated. We used the mean, minimum, and individual storm methods to estimate canopy water storage capacity. Canopy water storage capacity averaged 3.1–5.0 mm, but these are probably underestimates of the maximum canopy water storage capacity, because the canopy was partially saturated prior to most storm events and the saturation of the canopy was delayed by preferential flow through the epiphyte-laden branches. Contrary to expectation, the water stored on epiphyte-laden branches after exposure to natural rainfall increased with rainfall intensity because the rough three-dimensional structure of the lichen and bryophyte mats limits water loss from raindrop splash and impedes the drainage of water from the branch. We conclude that epiphytic lichens and bryophytes increase canopy water storage capacity, prolong the time required for the canopy to saturate and dry, and alter the transfer of water through the canopy.

scholarly journals Alternative Engineered Soils and Seed Mixes Used for Seepage Troughs

Land ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (11) ◽  
pp. 1152
Author(s):  
Oliver Weiss ◽  
Pia Minixhofer ◽  
Nadine Werner ◽  
Stefan Riedenbauer ◽  
Elisabeth Olesko ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Green Infrastructure ◽  
Pore Volume ◽  
Storage Capacity ◽  
Water Storage ◽  
Infiltration Rate ◽  
Water Storage Capacity ◽  
Cover Ratio ◽  
Rainwater Management

Green Infrastructure measures such as seepage troughs are an integral part of sustainable urban rainwater management. In Austria, seepage troughs are currently almost exclusively produced with a 30 cm thick active soil filter passage made of topsoil. A standard seed mix is used as vegetation, which usually consists of only three different turfgrass species. During a three-year trial, engineered soils with improved properties (increased water storage capacity, infiltration rate and pore volume) were tested for their suitability as seepage troughs compared to topsoil. In addition to the standard turf seed mix, a flowering turf seed mix (34 species) and flowering meadow seed mix (53 species) were applied. The engineered and reference soils were analyzed for infiltration rate, vitality, cover ratio and inflorescence. The results were further assessed with the evaluation chart showing quantitatively the suitability of the tested soils for rainwater management. The investigations showed that engineered soils in combination with flowering meadow seed mix lead to the best results. Therefore, this type of vegetation for seepage troughs is recommended for future applications. The reference alternatives cannot be recommended.

scholarly journals Effects of Thinning Intensities on Soil Infiltration and Water Storage Capacity in a Chinese Pine-Oak Mixed Forest

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lili Chen ◽  
Zhiyou Yuan ◽  
Hongbo Shao ◽  
Dexiang Wang ◽  
Xingmin Mu
Keyword(s):  
Storage Capacity ◽  
Mixed Forest ◽  
Water Storage ◽  
Infiltration Rate ◽  
Qinling Mountains ◽  
Soil Infiltration ◽  
Water Storage Capacity ◽  
Thinning Intensity ◽  
Deep Layers ◽  
Soil Infiltration Rate

Thinning is a crucial practice in the forest ecosystem management. The soil infiltration rate and water storage capacity of pine-oak mixed forest under three different thinning intensity treatments (15%, 30%, and 60%) were studied in Qinling Mountains of China. The thinning operations had a significant influence on soil infiltration rate and water storage capacity. The soil infiltration rate and water storage capacity in different thinning treatments followed the order of control (nonthinning): <60%, <15%, and <30%. It demonstrated that thinning operation with 30% intensity can substantially improve soil infiltration rate and water storage capacity of pine-oak mixed forest in Qinling Mountains. The soil initial infiltration rate, stable infiltration rate, and average infiltration rate in thinning 30% treatment were significantly increased by 21.1%, 104.6%, and 60.9%, compared with the control. The soil maximal water storage capacity and noncapillary water storage capacity in thinning 30% treatment were significantly improved by 20.1% and 34.3% in contrast to the control. The soil infiltration rate and water storage capacity were significantly higher in the surface layer (0~20 cm) than in the deep layers (20~40 cm and 40~60 cm). We found that the soil property was closely related to soil infiltration rate and water storage capacity.

scholarly journals Laboratory model test study of the hydrological effect on granite residual soil slopes considering different vegetation types

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jie Chen ◽  
Xue-wen Lei ◽  
Han-lin Zhang ◽  
Zhi Lin ◽  
Hui Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Root System ◽  
Heavy Rainfall ◽  
Storage Capacity ◽  
Water Storage ◽  
Laboratory Model ◽  
Residual Soil ◽  
Vegetation Types ◽  
Water Storage Capacity ◽  
Granite Residual Soil ◽  
Stem Leaf

AbstractThe problems caused by the interaction between slopes and hydrologic environment in traffic civil engineering are very serious in the granite residual soil area of China, especially in Guangdong Province. Against the background of two heavy rainfall events occurring during a short period due to a typhoon making landfall twice or even two typhoons consecutively making landfall, laboratory model tests were carried out on the hydrological effects of the granite residual soil slope considering three vegetation types under artificial rainfall. The variation in slope surface runoff, soil moisture content and rain seepage over time was recorded during the tests. The results indicate that surface vegetation first effectively reduces the splash erosion impact of rainwater on slopes and then influences the slope hydrological effect through rainwater forms adjustment. (1) The exposed slope has weak resistance to two consecutive heavy rains, the degree of slope scouring and soil erosion damage will increase greatly during the second rainfall. (2) The multiple hindrances of the stem leaf of Zoysia japonica plays a leading role in regulating the hydrological effect of slope, the root system has little effect on the permeability and water storage capacity of slope soil, but improves the erosion resistance of it. (3) Both the stem leaf and root system of Nephrolepis cordifolia have important roles on the hydrological effect. The stem leaf can stabilize the infiltration of rainwater, and successfully inhibit the surface runoff under continuous secondary heavy rainfall. The root system significantly enhances the water storage capacity of the slope, and greatly increases the permeability of the slope soil in the second rainfall, which is totally different from that of the exposed and Zoysia japonica slopes. (4) Zoysia is a suitable vegetation species in terms of slope protection because of its comprehensive slope protection effect. Nephrolepis cordifolia should be cautiously planted as slope protection vegetation. Only on slopes with no stability issues should Nephrolepis cordifolia be considered to preserve soil and water.

scholarly journals Urban water storage capacity inferred from observed evapotranspiration recession

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Harro Joseph Jongen ◽  
Gert-Jan Steeneveld ◽  
Jason Beringer ◽  
Andreas Christen ◽  
Krzysztof Fortuniak ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Storage Capacity ◽  
Water Storage ◽  
Urban Water ◽  
Water Storage Capacity

Urban water storage capacity inferred from observed evapotranspiration recession 

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Harro Jongen ◽  
Gert-Jan Steeneveld ◽  
Jason Beringer ◽  
Krzysztof Fortuniak ◽  
Jinkyu Hong ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Storage Capacity ◽  
Water Storage ◽  
Urban Water ◽  
Natural Forests ◽  
Local Climate ◽  
Water Storage Capacity ◽  
Vegetation Fraction ◽  
Local Climate Zones ◽  
Order Of Magnitude ◽  
Neighborhood Scale

&lt;p&gt;The amount and dynamics of urban water storage play an important role in mitigating urban flooding and heat. Assessment of the capacity of cities to store water remains challenging due to the extreme heterogeneity of the urban surface. Evapotranspiration (ET) recession after rainfall events during the period without precipitation, over which the amount of stored water gradually decreases, can provide insight on the water storage capacity of urban surfaces. Assuming ET is the only outgoing flux, the water storage capacity can be estimated based on the timescale and intercept of its recession. In this paper, we test the proposed approach to estimate the water storage capacity at neighborhood scale with latent heat flux data collected by eddy covariance flux towers in eleven contrasting urban sites with different local climate zones, vegetation cover and characteristics and background climates (Amsterdam, Arnhem, Basel, Berlin, Helsinki, &amp;#321;&amp;#243;d&amp;#378;, Melbourne, Mexico City, Seoul, Singapore, Vancouver). Water storage capacities ranging between 1 and 12 mm were found. These values correspond to e-folding timescales lasting from 2 to 10 days, which translate to half-lives of 1.5 to 7 days. We find ET at the start of a drydown to be positively related to vegetation fraction, and long timescales and large storage capacities to be associated with higher vegetation fractions. According to our results, urban water storage capacity is at least one order of magnitude smaller than the known water storage capacity in natural forests and grassland.&lt;/p&gt;

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