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The Overlooked Decomposers: Effects of Composting Materials and Duration on the Mesofauna Mediating Humification [PDF]
Compost fauna act by releasing various enzymes that break down organic matter into a stable, agriculturally useful products. Mesofauna are the least studied compared to micro- and macrofauna, with the existing studies relying on classical methods such as
Karanja, Edward N. +17 more
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THE BIOLOGY OF FOREST SOILS WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO THE MESOFAUNA OR MEIOFAUNA
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Habitat Modification by Grazing Lawns Reduces Soil Mite Diversity in a South African National Park
ABSTRACT Soil mesofauna are an integral part of the functioning of an ecosystem. They are relatively small in body size, occur in varying habitats and operate in a range of ecological niches. Soil mites are quite sensitive to changes in their environment and contribute to several important ecosystem services in their environments.
Claire Grootboom +3 more
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Fertilizer and lime impacts on edaphic mesofauna in a southern brazil loblolly pine system
Mesofauna play an important role in nutrient biocycling, but little attention has been given to fertilizer and lime impacts on forest floor and soil populations.
Gomes de Albuquerque, Carla +10 more
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Effect of Dimethoate on Body Growth of Representatives of the Soil Living Mesofauna
For the elucidation of effects of a pesticide on life-cycle parameters of arthropods, applicable in the development of ecotoxicological test procedures with soil living animals, attention was drawn to body growth, which has previously been described as a sensitive parameter in Collembola.
P, Folker-Hansen +2 more
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Low soil fertility in Bangka becomes the main problem in permanent pattern of pepper cultivation. Utilization of micro and mesofauna plays a role in the decomposition of organic matter, improving soil structure, recycling of nutrients and reducing ...
Gusmaini, Gusmaini +2 more
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Comparison of soil mesofauna communities in protected forests and production forests of Pesanggrahan Beach, Malang Regency [PDF]
Mesofauna soil plays an important role for balancing soil ecosystem and its abundance is influenced by soil environment. This study aims to reveal and compare soil mesofauna communities based on H', E, R, IVI, litter decomposition rate and the ...
Wanodya Tiara Raras +3 more
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Mesofauna edáfica como indicadora de áreas degradadas
The soil mesofauna has been the subject of research to aim recovery and management soils since the main function of soil biota is participation in the processes of transformation and flux of nutrients.
Silva Souto, Jacob +1 more
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This study is the first to investigate the relationship between potentially toxic elements (PTEs) and soil fauna abundance across a chronosequence of minesoils in Moatize coal mine, Mozambique.
Sérgio da Costa Dias +11 more
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