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Title: In Situ X-Ray Tomography Imaging of Soil Water and Cyanobacteria From Biological Soil Crusts Undergoing Desiccation

Journal Article · · Frontiers in Environmental Science

Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
Grant/Contract Number:
AC02-05CH11231; 328530
OSTI ID:
1457506
Journal Information:
Frontiers in Environmental Science, Journal Name: Frontiers in Environmental Science Vol. 6; ISSN 2296-665X
Publisher:
Frontiers Media SACopyright Statement
Country of Publication:
Switzerland
Language:
English
Citation Metrics:
Cited by: 12 works
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