Enhancing Soil Health Through Biocrusts: A Microbial Ecosystem Approach for Degradation Control and Restoration.

IF 3.3 3区生物学 Q2 ECOLOGY

Microbial Ecology Pub Date : 2025-02-22 DOI:10.1007/s00248-025-02504-5

Longkat Ayuba Gufwan, Liu Peng, Nkiruka May Gufwan, Shubin Lan, Li Wu

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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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Microbial Ecology 生物-海洋与淡水生物学

CiteScore

6.90

自引率

2.80%

发文量

212

审稿时长

3-8 weeks

期刊介绍： The journal Microbial Ecology was founded more than 50 years ago by Dr. Ralph Mitchell, Gordon McKay Professor of Applied Biology at Harvard University in Cambridge, MA. The journal has evolved to become a premier location for the presentation of manuscripts that represent advances in the field of microbial ecology. The journal has become a dedicated international forum for the presentation of high-quality scientific investigations of how microorganisms interact with their environment, with each other and with their hosts. Microbial Ecology offers articles of original research in full paper and note formats, as well as brief reviews and topical position papers.