Earthworm services for cropping systems. A review
Intensive agriculture is often criticized for negative impacts on environment and human
health. This issue may be solved by a better management of organisms living in crop fields …
health. This issue may be solved by a better management of organisms living in crop fields …
A review of earthworm impact on soil function and ecosystem services
Biodiversity is responsible for the provision of many ecosystem services; human well‐being
is based on these services, and consequently on biodiversity. In soil, earthworms represent …
is based on these services, and consequently on biodiversity. In soil, earthworms represent …
Earthworms effect on microbial population and soil fertility as well as their interaction with agriculture practices
N Ahmed, KA Al-Mutairi - Sustainability, 2022 - mdpi.com
Earthworms mix soil layers and bind the soil with organic matter. This combination allows
organic matter to disperse through the soil and also allows plants to access the nutrients …
organic matter to disperse through the soil and also allows plants to access the nutrients …
Why is the influence of soil macrofauna on soil structure only considered by soil ecologists?
These last twenty years have seen the development of an abundant literature on the
influence of soil macrofauna on soil structure. Amongst these organisms, earthworms …
influence of soil macrofauna on soil structure. Amongst these organisms, earthworms …
The role of earthworms in agronomy: Consensus, novel insights and remaining challenges
Earthworms have a prominent role in supporting soil functioning and thus in providing key
services to humanity. Their beneficial role relates to effects on soil structure, carbon and …
services to humanity. Their beneficial role relates to effects on soil structure, carbon and …
Glyphosate runoff and its occurrence in rainwater and subsurface soil in the nearby area of agricultural fields in Argentina.
L Lupi, F Bedmar, M Puricelli, D Marino, VC Aparicio… - Chemosphere, 2019 - Elsevier
Glyphosate-based products are among the most important herbicides applied to enhance
the production of food commodities, leading to the worldwide spread of this herbicide. The …
the production of food commodities, leading to the worldwide spread of this herbicide. The …
Earthworms for eco-friendly resource efficient agriculture
Waste production became the main concern in the era of the increasing world population.
Millions of tons of waste are being generated everyday worldwide, and now, it is a big …
Millions of tons of waste are being generated everyday worldwide, and now, it is a big …
Influence of buffalo manure, compost, vermicompost and biochar amendments on bacterial and viral communities in soil and adjacent aquatic systems
TT Doan, C Bouvier, Y Bettarel, T Bouvier… - Applied Soil …, 2014 - Elsevier
Vermicompost and biochar amendments are management practices which may contribute to
sustainable agroecosystems by reducing dependence on inorganic fertilizers. However, little …
sustainable agroecosystems by reducing dependence on inorganic fertilizers. However, little …
Linking crop structure, throughfall, soil surface conditions, runoff and soil detachment: 10 land uses analyzed in Northern Laos
G Lacombe, C Valentin, P Sounyafong… - Science of the total …, 2018 - Elsevier
Abstract In Montane Southeast Asia, deforestation and unsuitable combinations of crops and
agricultural practices degrade soils at an unprecedented rate. Typically, smallholder farmers …
agricultural practices degrade soils at an unprecedented rate. Typically, smallholder farmers …
Chemical and physical properties of earthworm casts as compared to bulk soil under a range of different land-use systems in Vietnam
Earthworms are known to significantly influence soil aggregate stability and hence to
regulate underlying ecosystem functions such as soil organic matter (SOM) decomposition …
regulate underlying ecosystem functions such as soil organic matter (SOM) decomposition …