Biological crusts increase soil microbial biomass and alter bacterial and fungal community compositions under pine restored over ten years in a Pisha sandstone soil

Drylands cover approximately 40% of the global terrestrial area. These regions face multiple challenges, including water scarcity, soil erosion, and declining biodiversity, which significantly undermine soil fertility and ecosystem stability. Biological soil crusts (biocrusts) are widely recognized...

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Main Authors: Qi Le, Meng Ru, Ren Weibo, Zhang Min, Mi Wentao, Yuan Ting, Liu Yaling, Yuan Feng
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2025-04-01
Series:Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fevo.2025.1524202/full
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