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Gall, C.* ; Ohan, J. ; Glaser, K.* ; Karsten, U.* ; Schloter, M. ; Scholten, T.* ; Schulz, S. ; Seitz, S.* ; Kurth, J.

Biocrusts: Overlooked hotspots of managed soils in mesic environments.

J. Plant Nutr. Soil Sci. 185, 745-751 (2022)
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Biological soil crusts, or “biocrusts”, are biogeochemical hotspots that can significantly influence ecosystem processes in arid environments. Although they can cover large areas, particularly in managed sites with frequent anthropogenic disturbance, their importance in mesic environments is not well understood. As in arid regions, biocrusts in mesic environments can significantly influence nutrient cycling, soil stabilization, and water balance; however, their persistence may differ. We call for interdisciplinary physical, biological, microbiological, chemical, and applied soil science research with a special focus on biocrusts of managed soils from mesic environments, to better understand their impact on overall ecosystem health and resilience, particularly with regard to climate change.
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Publication type Article: Journal article
Document type Scientific Article
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Keywords Biological Soil Crust ; Climate Change ; Erosion ; Hotspot ; Managed Sites ; Mesic Environments ; Soil Degradation
ISSN (print) / ISBN 1436-8730
e-ISSN 1522-2624
Quellenangaben Volume: 185, Issue: 6, Pages: 745-751 Article Number: , Supplement: ,
Publisher Wiley
Publishing Place Weinheim
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Reviewing status Peer reviewed
Grants Leibniz ScienceCampus
German Research Foundation (DFG)