Earthworm ecology / edited by Clive A. Edwards.

Other author Edwards, C. A. (Clive Arthur), 1925-
Other author Soil and Water Conservation Society (U.S.)
Other author International Symposium on Earthworm Ecology 1994 : Columbus, Ohio)
Format Book
Publication InfoBoca Raton, Fla. : St. Lucie Press, ©1998.
Descriptionvi, 389 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm
Subjects

Contents Earthworms and earth history / S. James -- The status of earthworm biogeography, diversity, and taxonomy in North America revisited with glimpses into the future / John W. Reynolds -- Factors affecting earthworm abundance in soils / J.P. Curry -- Earthworm biology and ecology- a case study: the genus Octodrilus Omodeo, 1956 (Oligochaeta, Lumbricidae), from the Carpathians / Victor V. Pop -- Large-scale effects of earthworms on soil organic matter and nutrient dynamics / Patrick Lavelle, Beto Pashanasi, Fabienne Charpentier, Cécile Gilot, Jean-Pierre Rossi, Laurent Derouard, Jean Andre, Jean-François Ponge, and Nicolas Bernier -- Earthworms and nutrient cycling processes: integrating across the ecological hierarchy / Robert W. Parmelee, Patrick J. Bohlen, and John M. Blair -- Consequences of earthworms in agricultural soils: aggregation and porosity / W.M. Edwards and M.J. Shipitalo -- Earthworm interactions with soil organization / André Kretschmar -- Life in a complex community: functional interactions between earthworms, organic matter, microorganisms, and plants / Bernard M. Doube and George G. Brown -- Impacts of earthworms on the community structure of other biota in forest soils / Dennis Parkinson and Mary Ann McLean -- The ecology, management, and benefits of earthworms in agricultural soils, with particular reference to southern Australia / G.H. Baker -- Earthworms in agroecosystems: a summary of current research / Paul F. Hendrix -- The use of earthworms in ecotoxicological evaluation and risk assessment: new approaches / A.J. Reinecke and S.A. Reinecke -- Earthworms in environmental research: still a promising tool / H. Eijsackers -- The use of earthworms in the breakdown and management of organic wastes / Clive A. Edwards -- Earthworms: nature's gift for utilization of organic wastes / Radha D. Kale.
Local noteLittle-308967--305131014257W
General noteEdited papers from the Fifth International Symposium on Earthworm Ecology, held in Columbus, Ohio, July 1994.
General note"Soil and Water Conservation Society."
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 98117270
ISBN1884015743

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Joyner General Stacks QL391.A6 E25 1998 ✔ Available Place Hold