Earthworm Management in Tropical Agroec

Author:   Patrick Lavelle (University of Paris VI/IRD, France) ,  Patrick Lavelle (University of Paris VI/IRD, France) ,  Lijbert Brussaard (Wageningen Agricultural University, The Netherlands) ,  Lijbert Brussaard (Wageningen Agricultural University, The Netherlands)
Publisher:   CABI Publishing
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9780851992709


Pages:   320
Publication Date:   01 August 1999
Format:   Hardback
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Covers all aspects of the ecology of tropical earthworm communities and their effects on soil properties and plant growth and examines the latest methods and technologies which facilitate their management for the maximum benefit to the farmer. Written by leading experts in the field from Europe, South and Central America, Africa, Australia and Asia.

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Author:   Patrick Lavelle (University of Paris VI/IRD, France) ,  Patrick Lavelle (University of Paris VI/IRD, France) ,  Lijbert Brussaard (Wageningen Agricultural University, The Netherlands) ,  Lijbert Brussaard (Wageningen Agricultural University, The Netherlands)
Publisher:   CABI Publishing
Imprint:   CABI Publishing
Dimensions:   Width: 17.10cm , Height: 2.00cm , Length: 23.00cm
Weight:   0.635kg
ISBN:  

9780851992709


ISBN 10:   0851992706
Pages:   320
Publication Date:   01 August 1999
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

1: A Survey of Tropical Earthworms: Taxonomy, Biogeography and Environmental Plasticity,C Fragoso et al., Instituto de Ecologia, Mexico2: Earthworm Communities of Tropical Agroecosystems: Origin, Structure and Influence of Management Practices, C Fragoso et al., Instituto de Ecologia, Mexico3: Ecology of Earthworm Species with Large Environmental Tolerance and/or Extended Distributions, I Barois et al., Instituto de Ecologia, Mexico4: Effects of Earthworms on Plant Production in the Tropics, G G Brown et al, University of Paris VI, France5: Effects of Earthworms on Soil Structure and Physical Properties, E Blanchart et al., IRD, Martinique6: Effects of Earthworms on Soil Organic Matter and Nutrient Dynamics following Earthworm Inoculation in Field Experimental Situations, C Villenave et al., IRD, Senegal7: In-soil Earthworm Technologies for Tropical Ecosystems, B K Senapati et al., Sambalpur University, India8: Perception and Use of Earthworms in Tropical Farming Systems, B Ortiz et al., Instituto de Ecologia, Mexico9: Vermicomposting in the Tropics, E Aranda et al., Instituto de Ecologia, Mexico

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