Germination and early establishment of dryland grasses and shrubs on intact and wind-eroded soils under greenhouse conditions

Aims Grassland-to-shrubland transition is a common form of land degradation in drylands worldwide. It is often attributed to changes in disturbance regimes, particularly overgrazing. A myriad of direct and indirect effects (e.g., accelerated soil erosion) of grazing may favor shrubs over grasses, bu...

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