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Basic or Experimental Research

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Graduate

College

Agriculture

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Cover crops help to enhance soil structure, increase soil organic matter, and increase soil biological activity in agricultural systems. Earthworms are beneficial bioindicators of soil health as they enhance soil aggregation, aeration, and nutrient cycling. Understanding the influence of cover crop species and planting date helps optimize soil biological activity.

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Impact of Cover Crop Species and Planting Date on Earthworm Abundance and Biomass

Cover crops help to enhance soil structure, increase soil organic matter, and increase soil biological activity in agricultural systems. Earthworms are beneficial bioindicators of soil health as they enhance soil aggregation, aeration, and nutrient cycling. Understanding the influence of cover crop species and planting date helps optimize soil biological activity.

 

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