The influence of litter crusts on soil properties and hydrological processes in a sandy ecosystem

<p>Litter crusts are integral components of the water budget in terrestrial ecosystems, especially in arid areas. This innovative study is designed to quantify the ecohydrological effectiveness of litter crusts in desert ecosystems. We focus on the positive effects of litter crusts on soil wat...

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Main Authors: Y. Liu, Z. Cui, Z. Huang, H.-T. Miao, G.-L. Wu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2019-05-01
Series:Hydrology and Earth System Sciences
Online Access:https://www.hydrol-earth-syst-sci.net/23/2481/2019/hess-23-2481-2019.pdf