https://www.usgs.gov/publications/microsite-enhancements-soil-stabilization-and-rapid-biocrust-colonization-degraded
In dryland ecosystems, natural recovery of biological soil crusts (biocrusts) following disturbance may be slow or inhibited, necessitating active restoration...
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https://www.usgs.gov/media/images/drones-eye-view-a-usgs-remote-pilot-during-a-biocrust-mission-near-moab-ut
Drone's eye view of a USGS remote pilot during a biocrust mission near Moab, UTNUSO UAS pilot Matt Burgess captures an image of himself while landing a UAS...
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https://www.usgs.gov/media/images/abundant-biocrust-and-phlox-sagebrush-landscape
In this sagebrush community, there are intact biological soil crusts that are composed of cyanobacteria, lichens and mosses. Phlox sp. are growing abundantly...
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https://www.usgs.gov/publications/physiological-ecology-desert-biocrust-moss-following-10-years-exposure-elevated-co2
In arid regions, biomes particularly responsive to climate change, mosses play an important biogeochemical role as key components of biocrusts. Using the...
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