How Long to Read Biological Soil Crusts: An Organizing Principle in Drylands

How Long Does it Take to Read Biological Soil Crusts: An Organizing Principle in Drylands?

It takes the average reader 9 hours and 28 minutes to read Biological Soil Crusts: An Organizing Principle in Drylands by Bettina Weber

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Description

This volume summarizes our current understanding of biological soil crusts (biocrusts), which are omnipresent in dryland regions. Since they cover the soil surface, they influence, or even control, all surface exchange processes. Being one of the oldest terrestrial communities, biocrusts comprise a high diversity of cyanobacteria, algae, lichens and bryophytes together with uncounted bacteria, and fungi. The authors show that biocrusts are an integral part of dryland ecosystems, stabilizing soils, influencing plant germination and growth, and playing a key role in carbon, nitrogen and water cycling. Initial attempts have been made to use biocrusts as models in ecological theory. On the other hand, biocrusts are endangered by local disruptions and global change, highlighting the need for enhanced recovery methods. This book offers a comprehensive overview of the fascinating field of biocrust research, making it indispensable not only for scientists in this area, but also for land managers, policy makers, and anyone interested in the environment.

How long is Biological Soil Crusts: An Organizing Principle in Drylands?

Biological Soil Crusts: An Organizing Principle in Drylands by Bettina Weber is 549 pages long, and a total of 142,191 words.

This makes it 185% the length of the average book. It also has 174% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Biological Soil Crusts: An Organizing Principle in Drylands Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 12 hours and 57 minutes to read Biological Soil Crusts: An Organizing Principle in Drylands aloud.

What Reading Level is Biological Soil Crusts: An Organizing Principle in Drylands?

Biological Soil Crusts: An Organizing Principle in Drylands is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

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