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- Title
GYPWORLD Africa: Setting an agenda for gypsum ecosystem research in southern Africa.
- Authors
Siebert, Stefan J.; Palacio, Sara; Luzuriaga, Arantzazu L.; Maggs-Kölling, Gillian; Marais, Eugene; Matesanz, Silvia; Prieto, María; Pueyo, Yolanda; Rajakaruna, Nishanta; Sánchez, Ana M.; Claassens, Sarina
- Abstract
The article focuses on gypsum ecosystem research in southern Africa, highlighting the expansion of an international network through joint projects and training of young scientists. The topics include the significance of gypsum ecosystems, the lack of recognition of gypsum in the southern African soil classification system, and the importance of prioritizing research in these ecosystems.
- Subjects
NAMAQUALAND (South Africa); NAMIB Desert (Namibia); GYPSUM; ECOSYSTEMS; PLANT competition; EPIPHYTIC lichens; GYPSUM in soils; CRUST vegetation; BIOTIC communities; SULFATE minerals
- Publication
South African Journal of Science, 2023, Vol 119, Issue 9/10, p11
- ISSN
0038-2353
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.17159/sajs.2023/15308