The influence of endogeic earthworms on soil organic matter in a short-term field experiment

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We conducted a field experiment using mesocosms during the growing season to evaluate the effects of endogeic earthworms – the invasive Eisenia tracta and Aporrectodea caliginosa, and the native E. nordenskioldi pallida – on soil organic matter content in Calcic Chernozem. We established that the vertical distribution of soil organic matter within the humus horizon depends on the earthworm species and their interactions. The highest content was observed in the variants containing the native species.

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D. P. Unru

Omsk State Pedagogical University

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Email: nilseb@omgpu.ru
Omsk, 644043, Russia

S. Yu. Kniazev

Omsk State Pedagogical University

Email: nilseb@omgpu.ru
Omsk, 644043, Russia

K. A. Babiy

Omsk State Pedagogical University

Email: nilseb@omgpu.ru
Omsk, 644043, Russia

E. V. Golovanova

Omsk State Pedagogical University

Email: nilseb@omgpu.ru
Omsk, 644043, Russia

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