Responses of soil fauna structure and leaf litter decomposition to effective microorganism treatments in Da Hinggan Mountains, China

Gao, Meixiang; Li, Jingke; Zhang, Xueping

doi:10.1007/s11769-012-0573-6

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“…Furthermore, Gergocs and Hufnagel [39] suggested that the quality of forest litter determined the density of microarthropods; however, Fujii and Takeda [3] obtained results which showed that litter quality is not a primary factor controlling the distribution of microarthropods. Also, the breakdown of litter in broadleaved and coniferous forests, as it relates to microbial activity and microarthropods, was studied by Gao et al [40]. They revealed that addition of microorganisms to the degraded soil might accelerate the development of edaphic fauna and thus indirectly affect the leaf litter decomposition rate.…”

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Succession of Mite Assemblages (Acari, Mesostigmata) during Decomposition of Tree Leaves in Forest Stands Growing on Reclaimed Post-Mining Spoil Heap and Adjacent Forest Habitats

Urbanowski

Horodecki

Kamczyc

et al. 2018

Forests

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Mites significantly contribute, prevalently by vertical movement, to mixing of the organic layer with the mineral soil, thus they may be important in renewing soils. Our aim was to analyze the changes in abundance and species richness of mesostigmatid assemblages on decomposing leaves of Alnus glutinosa (L.) Gaertn., Betula pendula Roth, Pinus sylvestris L. and Quercus robur L. in pine and birch stands growing on a reclaimed spoil heap and adjacent forests. In December 2013, 1024 litterbags (mesh size = 1 mm) containing leaf litter of broadleaved and coniferous trees (mean initial dry weight per sample = 5.789 g) were laid out in the same number and kind in each of the two sites. Mites were extracted from litterbags which were collected every 3–6 months for 3 years. In total, 6466 mites were identified in 59 taxa. Total abundance was higher on forest habitats (5174 specimens) compared to the spoil (1292), and in birch compared to pine stands, both in forest (3345, 1829, respectively) and spoil habitats (981, 311). Throughout the experiment, mites were most abundant on oak litter samples (2063 specimens), while the remaining litter types had similar abundances (1455–1482). At the beginning of the experiment (3–6 months) mite abundance was very low, but was higher on forest habitats. The highest abundance was found after 9 months—144 specimens in pine stands on the spoil heap and 685 in birch stands on forest habitats. During the study, 49 taxa were found on forest and 29 on heap habitats. In birch stands, 37 and 22 taxa were found, whereas in pine 30 and 21, on forest and heap, respectively. The most frequent species on the heap were Amblyseius tubae Karg, Asca bicornis Canestrini et Fanzago, and Asca aphidioides Linneaeus, whereas in forest habitat—Zercon peltatus C.L. Koch, Veigaia nemorensis C.L. Koch, and Trachytes aegrota C.L. Koch. Habitat conditions, tree species and litter type significantly determined the mesostigmatid species composition, richness and abundance. By selection of dominant tree species during afforestation, it is possible to significantly affect the soil fauna composition, and thus indirectly the rate of decomposition.

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Succession of Mite Assemblages (Acari, Mesostigmata) during Decomposition of Tree Leaves in Forest Stands Growing on Reclaimed Post-Mining Spoil Heap and Adjacent Forest Habitats

Urbanowski

Horodecki

Kamczyc

et al. 2018

Forests

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“…This issue definitely needs further research. The response of soil arthropods to EM (Effective Organisms) was investigated in a broad-leaved mixed forest in China (Gao et al, 2012). The authors found a significantly increase in Collembola and Acari abundance in EM treatments.…”

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Effects of soil regeneration methods on beneficial mesofauna in a spring triticale field

Twardowski¹,

Gruss²,

Kordas³

2017

JCEA

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The aim of the study was to determine possible changes in the abundance and species diversity of soil dwelling springtails (Collembola) and mites (Acari) due to different conditioners and soil regeneration methods applied on a spring triticale (×Triticosecale) field. The experiment was conducted in 2008-2009 at the Swojec Agricultural Experimental Station in Wrocław. Different methods of soil regeneration were used including mustard cropping as green manure, soil conditioners, i.e. EM (Effective Microorganisms) and Rosahumus. These treatments were cultivated in conventional and zero-tillage system. Zero-tillage system, due to plant residues was treated as a soil regeneration method. Soil samples for mesofauna analysis were taken twice per season when plants were at the tillering stage (22-25 BBCH) and during inflorescence emergence (BBCH 51-55). Springtails and mites were extracted from the soil using Tullgren funnels. The studied organisms were significantly more numerous in the zero-tillage cropping system in comparison to conventional tillage system, what is positive for soil quality. The distinct preference of mites Astigmata to the zero-cropping system was noted. Depending on the tillage system, different preferences of mesofauna groups to soil conditioners were found. Zero-tillage cropping is most useful soil regeneration method for beneficial mites and springtails preservation. 616Journal of Central European Agriculture, 2017, 18(3), p.616-631 DOI: 10.5513/JCEA01/18.3.1935 różne metody regenerujące glebę: uprawę gorczycy białej na nawóz zielony oraz polepszacze glebowe -EM ("Efektywne Mikroorganizmy") i preparat Rosahumus. Kombinacje te uprawiano w konwencjonalnym oraz zerowym systemie uprawy roli. System zerowy, ze względu na pozostawianie resztek pożniwnych, również potraktowano jako czynnik regenerujący glebę. Próby do analiz mezofaunistycznych pobierano dwukrotnie wiosną w każdym sezonie, w fazie wydłużania pędów pszenżyta (22-25 BBCH) oraz początku kwitnienia (51-55 BBCH). Organizmy wypłaszano z gleby z wykorzystaniem aparatów Tullgrena. Roztocze i skoczogonki były istotnie liczniejsze w uprawie zerowej w porównaniu do uprawy konwencjonalnej, co jest korzystne dla jakości gleby. Odnotowano wyraźną preferencję roztoczy z rzędu Astigmata do uprawy zerowej. W zależności od systemu uprawy roli, zaobserwowane zróżnicowane preferencje grup mezofauny w stosunku do stosowanych polepszaczy glebowych. Uprawa zerowa jest najbardziej skuteczną metodą regeneracji gleby, sprzyjającą występowaniu pożytecznych roztoczy i skoczogonków.

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“…Bokashi merupakan salah satu jenis pupuk yang dapat menggantikan kehadiran pupuk kimia (anorganik) dalam menambah kesuburan tanah sekaligus memperbaiki kerusakan fisik, kimia, dan biologi tanah akibat pemakaian pupuk secara berlebihan. Bokashi merupakan hasil fermentasi bahan organik dari limbah pertanian (pupuk kandang, jerami, dan sekam serbuk gergaji dengan menggunakan EM4 (Gao et al, 2012;Atikah, 2013). EM4 merupakan bakteri pengurai bahan organik yang memiliki keunggulan antara lain memperbaiki kondisi tanah, menekan pertumbuhan mikroba yang menimbulkan penyakit dan memperbaiki efisiensi penggunaan bahan organik oleh tanaman.…”

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Produktivitas Ratun Sorgum Varietas Kawali Dengan Pemupukan Bokashi Feses Sapi

Rumambi

Telleng

Kaunang

et al. 2019

pastura

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ABSTRAKPenelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui produktivitas ratun sorgum kawali yang diberikan pupuk bokashi feses sapi. Peneilitian ini menggunakan Rancangan Acak Lengkap (RAL) dengan 4 perlakuan dan 5 ulangan. Perlakuan terdiri dari P0 =tanpa pemupukan, P1 = Pemupukan 4 kg, P2 = Pemupukan 8 kg, P3 = Pemupukan 12 kg. Variabel yang diukur adalah jumlah anakan, tinggi tanaman, dan berat malai. Hasil analisis statistik menunjukan bahwa pemberian bokashi feses sapi memberikan pengaruh yang sangat nyata (P<0,01) terhadap jumlah anakan, tinggi tanaman, dan berat malai. Pemberian pupuk bokashi feces sapi dengan level 12 kg menghasilkan jumlah anakan, tinggi tanaman dan berat malai yang sangat nyata (P<0,01) lebih tinggi dari pada tanpa pemupukan, pemupukan 4 kg dan pemupukan 8 kg. Disimpulkan bahwa pemberian pupuk bokashi feses sapi sampai dengan 12 kg/petak menghasilkan jumlah tunas, tinggi tanaman, dan berat malai tanaman ratun sorgum yang lebih tinggi. Panen ratun menghasilkan tinggi tanaman 16,65% dan berat malai 2,65% lebih tinggi dari pada panen pertama. ABSTRACTThis study aims to determine the effect of bokashi cow feces on the productivity of ratoon sorghum variety of kawali. This research design used was completely randomized design (CRD), which consists of 4 treatments and 5 replications. The treatment consists of P0= without fertilization, P1= 4 kg of fertilization, P2= 8 kg of fertilization, P3= 12 kg of fertilization. The measured variables are number of tillers, plant height, and panicle weight. Result of the analysis showed that treatment with 12 kg/plot provides highly significant effect (P <0.01) of the number of tillers, plant height, and panicle weight compared without fertilization, 4 and 8 kg/plot fertilization. Based on this research it can be concluded that cattle feces bokashi as the organic fertilizer up to 12 kg produced the best effect on number of tillers, plant height, and panicle weight. Ratoon harvest yields plant height 16,65% and panicle weight 2,65% higher than first harvest.

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Responses of soil fauna structure and leaf litter decomposition to effective microorganism treatments in Da Hinggan Mountains, China

Cited by 15 publications

References 36 publications

Succession of Mite Assemblages (Acari, Mesostigmata) during Decomposition of Tree Leaves in Forest Stands Growing on Reclaimed Post-Mining Spoil Heap and Adjacent Forest Habitats

Succession of Mite Assemblages (Acari, Mesostigmata) during Decomposition of Tree Leaves in Forest Stands Growing on Reclaimed Post-Mining Spoil Heap and Adjacent Forest Habitats

Effects of soil regeneration methods on beneficial mesofauna in a spring triticale field

Produktivitas Ratun Sorgum Varietas Kawali Dengan Pemupukan Bokashi Feses Sapi

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