Conservation Agriculture Enhances Soil Fauna Richness and Abundance in Low Input Systems: Examples From Kenya

Conservation Agriculture Enhances Soil Fauna Richness and Abundance in Low Input Systems: Examples From Kenya

Conservation agriculture (CA) (zero tillage + organic inputs as surface residue) is believed to improve soil nutrient status, soil structure, control soil erosion, and also enhance soil fauna diversity. Despite the widespread interest in CA, empirical evidence of the benefits of CA on soil fauna div...

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Main Authors: Fredrick Ouma Ayuke, Job Kihara, George Ayaga, Alfred N. Micheni
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2019-06-01
Series:Frontiers in Environmental Science
Subjects:
tillage
organic resources
soil fauna
richness
abundance
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fenvs.2019.00097/full

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