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An electronic micropenetrometer (EMP) for field measurements of biological soil crust stability

Publication Type:Journal Article
Year of Publication:2012
Authors:Drahorad, SLaureen, Felix-Henningsen, P
Journal:Journal of Plant Nutrition and Soil Science
Volume:175
Issue:4
Date Published:2012
ISBN Number:1522-2624
Keywords:high resolution, in situ, mechanical stability, penetration resistance
Abstract:

Despite the importance of biological soil crusts (BSC) for ecosystem functions in arid and semiarid areas, little information on their mechanical stability is available. Goal of this study was to develop a micropenetrometer (EMP) that allows to determine BSC stability at high spatial resolutions. First results show that differences in BSC stability at 39 μm resolution can be detected and that cyanobacterial BSC has an average penetration resistance of 0.75 MPa.

URL:http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jpln.201200026
Short Title:Journal of Plant Nutrition and Soil Science
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