Mechanisms for biocrust-modulated runoff generation–A review
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 …
partitioning of infiltration and runoff. In this review we examine primary mechanisms for …
The microbiology of biological soil crusts
Biological soil crusts are thin, inconspicuous communities along the soil atmosphere
ecotone that, until recently, were unrecognized by ecologists and even more so by …
ecotone that, until recently, were unrecognized by ecologists and even more so by …
Conserved and reproducible bacterial communities associate with extraradical hyphae of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi
Extraradical hyphae (ERH) of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) extend from plant roots
into the soil environment and interact with soil microbial communities. Evidence of positive …
into the soil environment and interact with soil microbial communities. Evidence of positive …
[HTML][HTML] Effect of biodegradable PBAT microplastics on the C and N accumulation of functional organic pools in tropical latosol
M Chen, M Cao, W Zhang, X Chen, H Liu, Z Ning… - Environment …, 2024 - Elsevier
Microplastics (MPs) pollution is becoming an emerging global stressor for soil ecosystems.
However, studies on the impacts of biodegradable MPs on soil C sequestration have been …
However, studies on the impacts of biodegradable MPs on soil C sequestration have been …
Effects of disturbance to moss biocrusts on soil nutrients, enzyme activities, and microbial communities in degraded karst landscapes in southwest China
Biocrusts are ecosystem engineers providing vital functions and services on the Earth's land
surface, while biocrust ecology in degraded karst landscapes has not yet been well …
surface, while biocrust ecology in degraded karst landscapes has not yet been well …
[HTML][HTML] Soil organic carbon, extracellular polymeric substances (EPS), and soil structural stability as affected by previous and current land-use
While soil microbial ecology, soil organic carbon (SOC) and soil physical quality are widely
understood to be interrelated—the underlying drivers of emergent properties, from land …
understood to be interrelated—the underlying drivers of emergent properties, from land …
Root-induced fungal growth triggers macroaggregation in forest subsoils
Subsoils are characterized by low concentrations of organic carbon (OC). Nevertheless, they
contain more than half of the global soil OC because of their large volume. This discrepancy …
contain more than half of the global soil OC because of their large volume. This discrepancy …
[HTML][HTML] Moss biocrust accelerates the recovery and resilience of soil microbial communities in fire-affected semi-arid Mediterranean soils
After wildfires in Mediterranean ecosystems, ruderal mosses are pioneer species, stabilizing
the soil surface previous to the establishment of vascular vegetation. However, little is known …
the soil surface previous to the establishment of vascular vegetation. However, little is known …
Biocrusts: Overlooked hotspots of managed soils in mesic environments
Biological soil crusts, or “biocrusts”, are biogeochemical hotspots that can significantly
influence ecosystem processes in arid environments. Although they can cover large areas …
influence ecosystem processes in arid environments. Although they can cover large areas …
Reproduction and dispersal of biological soil crust organisms
Biological soil crusts (BSCs) consist of a diverse and highly integrated community of
organisms that effectively colonize and collectively stabilize soil surfaces. BSCs vary in …
organisms that effectively colonize and collectively stabilize soil surfaces. BSCs vary in …