Biological soil crusts as sentinels of ecosystem health and function in central and Mediterranean Europe (CrustHealth)

Biological soil crusts as sentinels of ecosystem health and function in central and Mediterranean Europe (CrustHealth) Italian Ministry of Education, University and Research Agricultural sciences The CrustHealth project investigates the role of biological soil crusts as indicators of soil health and functioning across different European climatic contexts. The research will analyze how abiotic stressors such as salinity, microplastics, and trampling affect the biodiversity, structure, and...