Biocrusts mediate a new mechanism for land degradation under a changing climate

Phillips, M. L.; McNellis, B. E.; Howell, A.; Lauria, C. M.; Belnap, J.; Reed, S. C.

doi:10.1038/s41558-021-01249-6

Biocrusts mediate a new mechanism for land degradation under a changing climate

Journal Article · 01 January 2022 · Nature Climate Change

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41558-021-01249-6· OSTI ID:1978626

; McNellis, B. E.; Howell, A.; Lauria, C. M.; Belnap, J.; Reed, S. C.

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Research Organization:: USGS Western Region, Menlo Park, CA (United States)

Sponsoring Organization:: USDOE Office of Science (SC)

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OSTI ID:: 1978626

Journal Information:: Nature Climate Change, Vol. 12, Issue 1; ISSN 1758-678X

Publisher:: Nature Publishing Group

Country of Publication:: United States

Language:: English

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