THE ROLE OF EARTHWORMS IN PASTURE PRODUCTION AND MOISTURE CONSERVATION

Authors

  • S.M.J. Stockdill
  • G.G. Cossens

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33584/jnzg.1966.28.1217

Abstract

RESEARCH has shown that pasture production on soils without earthworms is limited to considerably less than the true potential. Increased production with beneficial earthworms is associated with pronounced changes in the physical and chemical properties of the soil. Infiltration rate is increased, moisture is conserved and the risk of soil erosion is reduced

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Published

1966-01-01

Issue

Volume 28, 1966, Alexandra

Section

Articles