This paper systematically reviews the potential of the Sentinel-2 (A and B) in assessing
drought. Research findings, including the IPCC reports, highlighted the increasing trend in …

The considerable interest in detecting global vegetation changes based on satellite
observations is increasing. However, studies rely on single indices to explore the driving …

Pigment-based color is one of the most important phenotypic traits of biofilms at the mineral–
air interface (subaerial biofilms, SABs), because it reflects the physiology of the microbial …

Biological soil crusts (biocrusts) are essential biotic components in desert ecosystems, yet
they are vulnerable to climate change, especially changes in precipitation. Unfortunately, the …

Biological soil crusts (biocrusts) form a regular and relevant feature in drylands, as they
stabilize the soil, fix nutrients, and influence water cycling. However, biocrust forming …

Biological soil crusts (BSCs) are thin microbiological vegetation layers that naturally develop
in unfavorable higher plant conditions (ie, low precipitation rates and high temperatures) in …

Biological soil crusts (biocrusts) occur in drylands globally where they support ecosystem
functioning by increasing soil stability, reducing dust emissions and modifying soil resource …

Biological soil crusts (biocrusts) are essential components of desert ecosystems and provide
diverse ecological services that benefit both the environment and human society. Biocrusts …

Biocrusts, topsoil communities formed by mosses, lichens, liverworts, algae, and
cyanobacteria, are a key biotic component of dryland ecosystems worldwide. Experiments …

Vegetation greenness is crucial for assessing vegetation dynamics and evaluating the
effectiveness of ecological governance on the Loess Plateau. In this study, we utilized …