Life history of Monocystis parasites and genetic diversity of their hosts, the invasive Amynthas earthworms [PDF]
, 2016 Monocystis is a parasites in the phylum Apicomplexa that infects nearly 100% of earthworms; however, the parasites have low survivorship, low production of transmissible gametocysts, and seemingly lack schizogony.
Keller, Erin L.
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Towards a method for the economic evaluation of environmental indicators in UK Integrated Arable Farming Systems [PDF]
, 1999 Integrated Arable Farming Systems (IAFS), which involve a reduction in the use of off-farm inputs, are attracting considerable research interest in the UK.
Bailey, Alison +4 more
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Corn Zein Nanocarriers for Agrochemical Delivery and Smart Packaging
Advanced Sustainable Systems, EarlyView.This review explores zein, a corn‐derived biodegradable protein, as a multifunctional nanocarrier for sustainable agriculture and packaging. It examines advances in agrochemical delivery, smart packaging, and stimuli‐responsive systems, while addressing scalability, environmental fate, and regulatory barriers.
Muhammad Shahidul Islam +2 more
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The impact of cadmium and mercury contamination on reproduction and body mass of earthworms
Plant, Soil and Environment, 2008 The accumulation of heavy metals in the tissues of earthworms is a helpful indicator of environmental contamination. The degree of substrate contamination can be additionally evaluated on the basis of survivability, reproduction and body mass of ...
S. Lapinski, M. Rosciszewska
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Improved Performance of Soil Microbial Fuel Cell by Adding Earthworms [PDF]
Journal of Renewable Energy and Environment, 2017 Soil microbial fuel cells (SMFCs) are expected as an application to produce sustainable energy. Here, we focused on soil ecosystems, specifically the earthworms which are known to improve soil-fertility by degrading fallen leaves or plant litter. The aim
Hiroshi Yukimoto +4 more
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The role of earthworms in nitrogen release from herbage residues : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Agricultural Science in Soil Science at Massey University [PDF]
, 1987 Decomposition and nutrient release from pasture litter were examined in two biotic systems; either with or without large organisms ("macrobes"). Earthworms were the test macrobe and nitrogen (N) the test nutrient. This experiment addressed the hypothesis
Ruz-Jerez, Belarmino Emilio
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Earthworm coelomocyte extracellular traps : structural and functional similarities with neutrophil NETs [PDF]
, 2018 ROD UJ /
Joanna Homa
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Advanced Science, EarlyView.SPARC is a soft, proprioceptive, agile robot for 3D climbing, and exploration, integrating three parallel‐configured 3D‐printed Kresling origami actuators with embedded proprioception, a dual closed‐loop feedback control system, and pneumatic suction feet, enabling precise trajectory following in 3D, smooth transitioning from the ground to the wall ...
Weicheng Fan +7 more
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A meta-analysis reveals earthworms as mutualists rather than predators of soil microorganisms
GeodermaMicroorganisms constitute the largest biomass on Earth after plants, and earthworms are one of the main components of animal biomass. Both are critical drivers of soil functions and ecosystem services.
Manuel Blouin +5 more
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Earthworm populations in conventional/organic arable-based systems and their contribution to soil fertility OF0117T [PDF]
, 1995 The project aimed to characterise earthworm population dynamics and behaviour under rotational cropping, comparing organic and conventional systems. Benefits arising from earthworm activity in terms of soil fertility were also assessed.
Scullion, John
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