| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6303701 | Journal of Arid Environments | 2012 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
⺠Biological Soil Crust (BSC) occupied up to 87% of the landmass of the State of Qatar. ⺠A north-east (greatest) to south-west (least) gradient in coverage was observed. ⺠The BSC consisted primarily of the cyanobacterium Microcoleus. ⺠A greater BSC coverage was found in areas with recorded depressions, aiding BSC development.
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Authors
R. Richer, D. Anchassi, I. El-Assaad, M. El-Matbouly, F. Ali, I. Makki, J.S. Metcalf,