Table 4.
Hysteresis index between matric potentials of −10 and − 380 kPa for soil treated with different exudates and mucilages
| Exudate and mucilage amendment | Concentration (mg g−1) | Hysteresis index (−) |
|---|---|---|
| Unamended | 0 | 0.26 ± 0.04bc |
| Barley root | 0.46 | 0.23 ± 0.05b |
| Maize root | 0.46 | 0.27 ± 0.02bc |
| Chia seed (BM) | 0.46 | 0.23 ± 0.04b |
| Chia seed | 0.46 | 0.21 ± 0.02b |
| Unamended | 0 | 0.26 ± 0.04b |
| Barley root | 4.6 | 0.11 ± 0.01a |
| Maize root | 4.6 | 0.33 ± 0.04c |
| Chia seed (BM) | 4.6 | 0.50 ± 0.05d |
| Chia seed | 4.6 | 0.63 ± 0.04d |
Different letters indicate significant difference at p < 0.05