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Describes earthworm community ecology, interactions between earthworms and microorganisms and the importance of earthworms in environmental management
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Earthworms and their environment; The physical environment; Phenology; Populations and association; Ecological energetics; Predators, parasites and pathogens; Dispersal; Altitudinal zonation; Physical effects on soils; chemical effects on soils; Earthworms and pedogenesis; Earthworms and plant growth; Earthworms and land use practices; Use of earthworms for waste disposal; Earthworms; as a protein source.
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Conferentieverslagen over: omzetting van dierlijk en menselijk afval door wormen, beheerstechniek betreffende deze omzetting, wormen als diervoeder, inschakeling van wormen bij de produktie van plantengroeimedia, wormen voor bodemverbetering, wormen als indicatoren voor milieuverontreiniging A collection of conference reports on the vermicomposting of human and animal waste, the production of hormone like compounds by worms, worms as soil improvers and worms as indicators of soil pollution
Since 1973, Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletins have offered practical, hands-on instructions designed to help readers master dozens of country living skills quickly and easily. There are now more than 170 titles in this series, and their remarkable popularity reflects the common desire of country and city dwellers alike to cultivate personal independence in everyday life.
Earthworms, which belong to the order Oligochaeta, comprise roughly 3,000 species grouped into five families. Earthworms have been called ‘ecosystem engineers’; much like human engineers, they change the structure of their environments. Earthworms are very versatile and are found in nearly all terrestrial ecosystems. They play an important role in forest and agricultural ecosystems. This Soil Biology volume describes the various facets of earthworms, such as their role in soil improvement, soil structure, and the biocontrol of soil-borne plant fungal diseases. Reviews discuss earthworms’ innate immune system, molecular markers to address various issues of earthworm ecology, earthworm population dynamics, and the influences of organic farming systems and tillage. Further topics include the characteristics of vermicompost, relationships between soil earthworms and enzymes, the role of spermathecae, copulatory behavior, and adjustment of the donated sperm volume.
Reproduction of the original: Earthworms and Their Allies by Frank E. Beddard
COMPOSTING YOUR KITCHEN WASTE AND NEWSPAPER WITH EARTHWORMS IS EASY AND FUN. MORE IMPORTANTLY IT IS THE ENVIRONMENTALLY CORRECT THING TO DO -TURN YOUR HOUSE HOLD WASTE INTO VALUABLE ORGANIC FERTILIZERS. -TURN YOUR HOBBY INTO A MONEY MAKING OPERATION -LEARN A SURE FIRE WAY TO SELL THOSE WORMS -DO YOUR PART TO SAVE THE ENVIRONMENT -START ON A SHOE STRING GET THOSE WORMS FOR FREE! The amount of quality information in this book is astonishing.. - Andy Robins There never was an easier more satisfying way to supplement your income, Doc tells you how to do it.. J. Smith Everyone should be doing this... - Cherry Littlefield
'I thought I knew quite a bit about earthworms – until I picked up this charming little book' Nick Baker 'Many wonderful wormy tales unearthed by Coulthard' BBC Countryfile Magazine 'A gem of a book' Country Smallholding Without these little engineers of the earth, the world's soils would be barren, and our gardens and fields wouldn't be able to grow the food we need to survive. Worms recycle decaying plants, putting nutrients back into the soil; they provide a food source for wildlife; and their constant burrowing helps heavy rain soak away. Sally Coulthard's fascianting guide offers a wealth of information and practical advice about the world's msot industrious but little understood creature.