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Deserts (Algae and Lichens)

Material preceded by an asterisk (*) was posted after this subject summary was written and therefore is not included in the summary.  This material will be integrated into the summary at a later date.

Summary

* -- Biological Soil Crusts Promote Desert Reclamation in China

* -- The Arid Lands of Central Asia in a Warming World and CO2-Accreting Atmosphere

* -- Desert Biological Soil Crusts

Lowly Lichens and Algae Help Arid Lands Sequester More Carbon as the Air's CO2 Content Rises

Cryptobiotic Crusts and CO2: Good News for Deserts

Desiccation-Tolerant Plants and Elevated CO2