Rooting Depth, unrestricted

Attribute definition
Attribute Label ROOTDP
Title Rooting Depth, unrestricted
Description

The depth to which plant roots can penetrate without encountering a cemented layer or bedrock.

Classes Rooting Depth, unrestricted: 5 classes. First used in SLC 2.2. Identical class definitions to version 1.0, but codes differ.


Classes
Code Class Description
A < 20 cm

Rooting depth < 20 cm.

B 20 - 75 cm

Rooting depth at 20 - 75 cm.

C > 75-150 cm

Rooting depth at > 75-150 cm.

D > 150 cm

Rooting depth of >150 cm.

# Not applicable

Non-applicable (e.g. rock, ice).

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