How do soil mechanical properties, root tip geometry, soil texture, and root exudate (mucilage) affect penetration resistance to root growth?https://doi.org/10.26165/JUELICH-DATA/JK0P7YMysore Janakiram, Ravi KumarJülich DATA2025-12-022025-12-02T21:10:08ZThis dataset contains experimental and analytical results from my PhD on how soil water content, density, mucilage, and root-tip geometry influence penetration resistance. Chapter 3 includes penetration resistance measurements for varying water contents and mucilage concentrations using two needle geometries, supported by energy analyses and cavity expansion model outputs. Chapter 4 provides penetration resistance and energy data for chia and flax mucilage in loamy sand and loam soils. Chapter 5 includes datasets comparing mixed and injected mucilage in sandy loam soil, with corresponding energy calculations. All chapters include raw rheometer data and R-code for statistical testing.Agricultural SciencesEarth and Environmental SciencesMysore Janakiram, Ravi Kumar2025-12-02CC0CC0 Waiver