Influence of dung pats on soil physical quality mediated by earthworms: from dung deposition to decay and beyond
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DOI: 10.1071/sr19319
Abstract: Soil quality determines the ability of soil to deliver ecosystem services and can be inferred from physical, biological and chemical indicators either in isolation or in combination. Earthworms are good soil-quality indicators that contribute to… read more here.
Keywords: quality; dung; dung pats; earthworm abundance ... See more keywords
Greenhouse gas emissions from dung pats vary with dung beetle species and with assemblage composition
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0178077
Abstract: Cattle farming is a major source of greenhouse gases (GHGs). Recent research suggests that GHG fluxes from dung pats could be affected by biotic interactions involving dung beetles. Whether and how these effects vary among… read more here.
Keywords: beetle species; dung; dung pats; dung beetles ... See more keywords