Biocrusts Critical Regulation of Soil Water Vapor Transport (Diffusion, Sorption, and Late‐Stage Evaporation) in Drylands
Fuhai Sun,
Bo Xiao,
Giora J. Kidron
et al.
Abstract:Soil surface cover is one of the most critical factors affecting soil water vapor transport, especially in drylands where water is limited, and the water movement occurs predominantly in the form of vapor instead of liquid. Biocrusts are an important living ground cover of dryland soils and play a vital role in modifying near‐surface soil properties and maintaining soil structure. The role of biocrusts in mediating soil water vapor transport during daytime water evaporation and nighttime condensation remains u… Show more
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