Litter crusts enhance soil nutrients through bacteria rather than fungi in sandy ecosystems
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DOI: 10.1016/j.catena.2021.105413
Abstract: Abstract Litter crusts in dryland ecosystems can promote ecosystem functioning through modification of the soil microhabitat. Yet, we still have a limited understanding of how soil microbial communities associated with litter crusts may contribute to… read more here.
Keywords: soil nutrient; litter crusts; soil; associated litter ... See more keywords
Ecohydrological effectiveness of litter crusts in sandy ecosystem
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DOI: 10.5194/hess-2018-579
Abstract: Abstract. Litter crusts are integral components of the water budget in terrestrial ecosystems, especially in arid areas. This innovative study is to quantify the ecohydrological effectiveness of litter crusts in desert ecosystems. We focus on… read more here.
Keywords: litter crusts; litter; water; soil ... See more keywords