New non-ureolytic heterotrophic microbial induced carbonate precipitation for suppression of sand dune wind erosion

Abstract The detrimental effects of sand storms on agriculture, human health, transportation network, and infrastructures pose serious threats in many countries worldwide. Hence, wind erosion is considered a global challenge. An environmental-friendly method to suppress wind erosion is to employ mic...

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Main Authors: Mohammad Hemayati, Ehsan Nikooee, Ghassem Habibagahi, Ali Niazi, Sayed Fakhreddin Afzali
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2023-04-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-33070-w