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 …
[PDF][PDF] Earthworms:'Soil and ecosystem engineers'–a review
Earthworms can alter the soil environment by changing soil properties. They have great
potentiality to enhance soil physical properties like bulk density, infiltrability, hydraulic …
potentiality to enhance soil physical properties like bulk density, infiltrability, hydraulic …
[HTML][HTML] Biogenic and physicogenic aggregates: formation pathways, assessment techniques, and influence on soil properties
The soil particles can be gathered through physical and/or chemical processes in
association with the biological activity, leading to the formation of aggregates. Soil …
association with the biological activity, leading to the formation of aggregates. Soil …
Soil aggregation, ecosystem engineers and the C cycle
Soil aggregation and its effects on soil C storage have been addressed in thousands of
research articles over the last 40 years. Research has been mostly focused on the …
research articles over the last 40 years. Research has been mostly focused on the …
Agroforestry systems in the Colombian Amazon improve the provision of soil ecosystem services
L Rodriguez, JC Suárez, M Pulleman, L Guaca… - Applied Soil …, 2021 - Elsevier
Abstract In the Colombian Amazon, the provision of soil-based ecosystem services is
threatened mainly by loss of plant cover. Methodologies are required that allow for a holistic …
threatened mainly by loss of plant cover. Methodologies are required that allow for a holistic …
Pasture diversification affects soil macrofauna and soil biophysical properties in tropical (silvo) pastoral systems
The diversification of tropical pastures with legumes (trees) for increased forage and animal
productivity has been advocated. Nevertheless, effects on soil quality and belowground …
productivity has been advocated. Nevertheless, effects on soil quality and belowground …
Influence of earthworms and termites on runoff and erosion in a tropical steep slope fallow in Vietnam: a rainfall simulation experiment
Earthworms and termites, as soil engineers, play a major role in the regulation of
biogeochemical processes and the provision of ecosystem services. They create biogenic …
biogeochemical processes and the provision of ecosystem services. They create biogenic …
Carbon, nitrogen and natural abundance of 13C and 15N in biogenic and physicogenic aggregates in a soil with 10 years of pig manure application
A Loss, CR Lourenzi, E dos Santos Junior… - Soil and Tillage …, 2017 - Elsevier
Successive applications of pig manure to the soil can increase carbon and nitrogen content
in soil aggregates, with emphasis on those from biogenic origin. The objective of this work …
in soil aggregates, with emphasis on those from biogenic origin. The objective of this work …
Interactive effects of plants and earthworms on the physical stabilization of soil organic matter in aggregates
Abstract Background and Aims Plants and earthworms are key ecosystem engineers and
important regulators of soil aggregation and C dynamics, yet research to date has mainly …
important regulators of soil aggregation and C dynamics, yet research to date has mainly …
Lessons from a landmark 1991 article on soil structure: distinct precedence of non-destructive assessment and benefits of fresh perspectives in soil research
In 1991, at the launch of a national symposium devoted to soil structure, the Australian
Society of Soil Science invited Professor John Letey to deliver a keynote address, which was …
Society of Soil Science invited Professor John Letey to deliver a keynote address, which was …