Resumen

NAVAS ROMERO, Ana Laura; MARTINEZ CARRETERO, Eduardo  y  HERRERA MORATTA, Mario. Soil biologic crusts restoration: past, present and future. Multequina [online]. 2021, vol.30, n.2, pp.25-47. ISSN 1852-7329.

This work summarizes the most important aspects of restoration in biological soil crusts (BSC), including the most determining factors in the success of a restoration, the aspects to take into account to select species and the techniques most used in their restoration, in order to serve as base for those who wish to carry out BSC´s restoration projects. A series of steps with their recommendations according to the area and conditions to be restored are proposed, where the importance of identifying the site to be harvested, the collection, storage and inoculation in the laboratory or in the field are highlighted. Finally, the enrichment and stabilization techniques most used in the restoration process of BSC are listed. Each aspect considered is supported by multiple experiences with widely proven results. At the moment of selecting the most appropriate strategies can emerge economic impossibilities that will lead for another path. Regardless of the strategies addressed, the selected path will be the one that ensures the best possible success in restoration.

Palabras clave : Restoration; Inoculation; Biological soil crust; Disturbance.

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