The complex interactions between biocrust properties and rainfall characteristics give rise to
partitioning of infiltration and runoff. In this review we examine primary mechanisms for …

Biological soil crusts, known also as biocrusts, provide valuable ecosystem services,
especially in arid and semiarid regions. They may affect geomorphological (stability) …

This book offers a concise but comprehensive introduction to desert ecology and adopts a
strong evolutionary focus. As with other titles in the Biology of Habitats Series, the emphasis …

Biological soil crusts (BSCs) cover extensive portions of the earth's deserts. In order to
survive desiccation cycles and utilize short periods of activity during infrequent precipitation …

Many soils in southeastern Utah are protected from surface disturbance by biological soil
crusts that stabilize soils and reduce erosion by wind and water. When these crusts are …

Based on four decades of research by Professor Andrew Goudie, this volume provides a
state-of-the-art synthesis of our understanding of desert geomorphology. It presents a truly …

Natural recovery of biological soil crusts (biocrusts) is influenced by a number of different
parameters, such as climate, soil conditions, the severity of disturbance, and the timing of …

We present a simple theoretical land‐surface classification that can be used to determine
the location and temporal behavior of preferential sources of terrestrial dust emissions. The …

Mosses are an often‐overlooked component of dryland ecosystems, yet they are common
members of biological soil crust communities (biocrusts) and provide key ecosystem …

Restoring biological soil crusts (biocrusts) in degraded drylands can contribute to recovery
of ecosystem functions that have global implications, including erosion resistance and …