Influence of cryptogamic soil crusts on accumulation of soil organic matter in Gurbantunggut Desert,northern Xinjiang,China
生物结皮影响下的土壤有机质分异特征

Biological soil crust,formed by different combinations of mosses,lichens,liverworts,algae,fungi,cyanobacteria and bacteria,is a common and widespread phenomenon in desert areas all over the world thanks to its extraordinary ability to survive desiccation and extreme temperatures,high pH and salinity.Despite its unassuming appearance,biological soil crusts play a significant role in desert ecosystems,including involvement in the process of formation,stability and fertility of soil,preventing soil erosion by ...