Temperature sensitivity of soil respiration is dependent on readily decomposable C substrate concentration A. A. Larionova, I. V. Yevdokimov, and S. S. Bykhovets Institute of Physicochemical and Biological Problems in Soil Science, RAS, 142290, Institutskaya 2, Pushchino, Moscow region, Russia Received: 16 May 2007 – Accepted: 13 June 2007 – Published: 26 June 2007 Correspondence to: I. V. Yevd...

Understanding the plant species diversity could be used as an importantindicator applied for the natural areas management. The aim of this study was toinvestigate the relationships between soil characterizes with distribution and diversity ofplant in vegetation types in Karvan district (located in west of Isfahan province). For thispurpose, three vegetation types were selected as follows: Scari...

the objective of this study was to assess the relationship betweenvegetation, landform and physicochemical properties of soil. at the first terrainmap unit were provided using the landsat thematic mapper (tm) satellite images,aerial photograph, topographical and geology map. field sampling was done in therepresentative area using plot sampling. 104 plots 100 m2 were sampled in eachplot landform...

Soil is considered to be a major reservoir of Burkholderia pseudomallei in the environment. This paper investigates soil physicochemical properties that may influence presence of B. pseudomallei in soil samples from small ruminant farms in Peninsular Malaysia. Soil samples were collected from the farms and cultured for B. pseudomallei. The texture, organic matter and water contents, pH, element...

Abstract Fallopia japonica and Impatiens glandulifera are major plant invaders on a global scale that often become dominant in riparian areas. However, little is known about how these species affect interactions soil–plant systems. The aim of this study was to investigate the impact both abiotic biotic soil properties, with special focus fungi. We investigated eight sites along small streams in...

Farmers are using chemical fertilizer for farming to extend the yield of crops. Chemical reduces soils fertility and it also contaminate ground water table..Recycling biowaste is necessary waste .It makes our campus clean likewise as contribute in sustainable development. This often converted into useful a Vermicompost.Vermicompost will enrich soil its fertility. Vermicompost results decrease e...

This study was carried out to evaluate the fertility status of soils in Ahiazu Mbaise, Imo State under three land use types using nutrient index method and fertility rating. Soil samples were collected from five sampling points each from three land use types at the depth of 0 20 cm. Samples were prepared and analysed for physical properties such as particle size distribution, bulk density, mois...