A novel method to evaluate nutrient retention by biological soil crust exopolymeric matrix
A novel method to evaluate nutrient retention by biological soil crust exopolymeric matrix
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Aims Biological soil crusts (biocrusts) are microbial communities commonly found in the upper layer of arid soils. These microorganisms release exopolysaccharides (EPS), which form the exopolymeric matrix (EPM), allowing them to bond soil particles together and survive long periods of dryness. The aim of this work is to develop methods for measurin...
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A novel method to evaluate nutrient retention by biological soil crust exopolymeric matrix
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TN_cdi_proquest_journals_1981378737
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_proquest_journals_1981378737
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0032-079X
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1573-5036
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10.1007/s11104-017-3537-x
