Microbial Diversity in Subarctic Biocrusts from West Iceland following an Elevation Gradient

Biological soil crusts (biocrusts) are essential communities of organisms in the Icelandic soil ecosystem, as they prevent erosion and cryoturbation and provide nutrients to vascular plants. However, biocrust microbial composition in Iceland remains understudied. To address this gap in knowledge, we...

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Main Authors: Ekaterina Pushkareva, Israel Barrantes, Peter Leinweber, Ulf Karsten
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-10-01
Series:Microorganisms
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/9/11/2195