Navas Romero A.L., Herrera Moratta M.A., Fernández-Maldonado V., Martínez Carretero E., Mazza G. & Rodriguez R.
(2024):
Impact of soil biological crusts on the sustainability of arid ecosystems in central-western Argentina: their influence on nutrient dynamics and soil properties,
Sustainability,
16: 10468 [22 p.]
Biological soil crusts (BSCs) are common in arid and semi-arid regions, found in vegetation
patches and interpatches. However, their distribution, functionality, and composition studies are
limited, especially in South America and Argentina. This study assessed the functional differences
in BSCs between patches and interpatches focusing on their role as fertility islands. Sixty plots
were analyzed at two sites, measuring the soil’s composition, diversity, and physical and chemical
properties, …
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