ReviewMicrobial ecology2025
Enhancing Soil Health Through Biocrusts: A Microbial Ecosystem Approach for Degradation Control and Restoration.
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5 citing papers in PubMed.
- From strains to ecosystems: biocrust microbiomes as a new paradigm for dryland agriculture.The ISME journal · 2026Article
- Fungal co-inoculation enhances drought tolerance and soil functioning during cyanobacterial biological soil crust development.Frontiers in microbiology · 2026Article
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- Ecotone-Driven Vegetation Transitions Reshape Soil Nitrogen Cycling Functional Genes in Black Soils of Northeast China.Biology · 2025Article
- Mechanisms of Soil Microbial Community Adaptation in Cold-Region Wetlands Under Retrogressive Succession.Life (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
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Abstract
Escalating global concerns about soil degradation, driven by erosion, salinization, compaction, pollution, and organic matter loss, highlights the critical need for sustainable remediation. Biocrusts-complex communities of cyanobacteria, algae, lichens, bryophytes, and fungi-play a pivotal role in soil stabilization, erosion prevention, and nutrient cycling. This study presents recent advancements in biocrust application for soil management and restoration, focusing on artificial biocrusts as a nature-based solution biotechnology. It emphasizes their effectiveness in enhancing soil quality, biodiversity, and ecosystem functionality. Researchers are leveraging these microbial communities to develop strategies that improve soil health and rehabilitate degraded landscapes. The review concludes that biocrusts are a viable strategy for boosting soil resilience and enhancing soil health against environmental stressors. It recommends future research on their long-term ecological impacts and methods to enhance their functionality.
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