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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2017-05-01
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Series: | Sustainability |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/9/5/725 |