Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
4381244 Acta Oecologica 2012 8 Pages PDF
Abstract
► We compared characteristics of soil crusts in a reserve and grazing areas. ► Soil crusts were more abundant in the reserve. ► Lichen-dominated crusts grew in exposed areas between plant canopies in the reserve. ► Moss-dominated crusts grew preferentially under Larrea cuneifolia canopies. ► Soil N concentration was higher in soils not covered by crusts.
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Biological soil crust recovery after long-term grazing exclusion in the Monte Desert (Argentina). Changes in coverage, spatial distribution, and soil nitrogen
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