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30 years of hay meadow succession without fertilization: how does it affect soil and avifauna groups? [PDF]
, 2010 In the present study we investigated the effects of hay meadow succession in the brook valley system of the Drentse A Nature Reserve, in the NE of the Netherlands.
Bakker, Jan P. +5 more
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The impacts of biological invasions
Biological Reviews, EarlyView.ABSTRACT The Anthropocene is characterised by a continuous human‐mediated reshuffling of the distributions of species globally. Both intentional and unintentional introductions have resulted in numerous species being translocated beyond their native ranges, often leading to their establishment and subsequent spread – a process referred to as biological
Phillip J. Haubrock +42 more
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Investigating vermicompost production from agricultural waste and sheep manure [PDF]
Muhandisī-i Bihdāsht-i Muḥīṭ, 2023 Background & Objective: Vermicomposting is a promising, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly technology in organic waste management. In this study, the production of vermicompost by Eisenia Foetida earthworm from agricultural residues and sheep ...
Mohammad Amin Karami +3 more
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Anecic earthworms and associated ecosystem services in a ley-arable crop [PDF]
, 2010 Een vruchtwisseling van gras en maïs zou duurzaam kunnen zijn in termen van nutriëntengebruik, maar het effect op regenwormen is nog onvoldoende bekend.
Bokhorst, J.G. +5 more
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Biological Reviews, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Oropharyngeal food processing exhibits a remarkable diversity among vertebrates, reflecting the evolution of specialised ‘processing centres’ associated with the mandibular, hyoid, and branchial arches. Although studies have detailed various food‐processing strategies and mechanisms across vertebrates, a coherent and comprehensive terminology ...
Daniel Schwarz +6 more
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FlexMat, EarlyView.Abstract Soft robots, engineered from highly compliant materials, offer superior adaptability and safety in unstructured environments compared to their rigid counterparts. Recent advancements, fueled by bio‐inspiration and material programmability, have led to the rapid co‐evolution of their core modules: actuation, sensing, protection, energy, and ...
Qiulei Liu +3 more
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Effect of Eucalyptus camaldulensis, Acacia salicina and Dalbergia sissoo plantation on soil macrofauna [PDF]
تحقیقات جنگل و صنوبر ایران, 2009 Populus euphratica Oliv. forests in river floodplains of Khuzestan province are degraded heavily. Tree plantation is one of the methods for restoration of these degraded sites.
Ehsan Sayad +4 more
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Impact of different farming systems on epigeic beneficial arthropods and earthworm fauna in arable crops [PDF]
, 2004 In dieser Arbeit wurden die Auswirkungen unterschiedlicher traditioneller (konventionell, integriert) und biologischer (organisch-biologisch, bio-dynamisch) Anbausysteme auf die epigäischen Nutzarthropoden und die Regenwurmfauna untersucht.
Pfiffner, Lukas
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Key soil health indicators under humid grazing lands
Grassland Research, EarlyView.Soil health can be described using a few key soil health indicators that target a diversity of soil functions. This perspective article highlights how forage management affects these soil health indicators in humid‐zone grazing lands. Abstract Background Soil health describes critical soil functions influenced by land management. Although some key soil
Alan J. Franzluebbers
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JTSL (Jurnal Tanah dan Sumberdaya Lahan), 2017 The addition of organic fertilizer into soil increased earthworm growth and its activity and, not only for decomposer group but also for soil digger group (ecosystem engineer).Pontoscolex corethrurus is one of ecosystem engineer group create many ...
Farah Amirat +2 more
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