Relationships between Soil Crust Development and Soil Properties in the Desert Region of North China

This study investigated the effects of soil crust development on the underlying soil properties. The field sampling work was conducted in June 2016 in the Hobq Desert in Inner Mongolia, North China. Soil crust samples and 0–6, 6–12, 12–18, 18–24, and 24–30 cm deep underlying soil samples were taken...

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Main Authors: Jiping Niu, Kai Yang, Zejun Tang, Yitong Wang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-05-01
Series:Sustainability
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/9/5/725