Soil macrofauna, mesofauna and microfauna and their relationship with soil quality in agricultural areas in northern Colombia: ecological implications

Soil fauna is an essential component of the soil ecosystem for maintaining nutrient cycling and biological fertility. This study assessed biodiversity (macrofauna, mesofauna, microfauna) to define strategies sustainable management tropical agricultural soils. The was carried out in 200 production units Department Sucre, northern Colombia. Physicochemical properties (organic matter, nitrogen, phosphorus, pH) were determined each sample. Berlesse-Tullgren method used determine [...]