The effect of hay mulching on soil temperature and the abundance and diversity of soil-dwelling arthropods in potato fields
The average soil temperature was significantly lower in plots covered with hay. Hay mulching, however, did not increase significantly the total number of soil micro-arthropods collected using a soil pin trap and a soil sampler. Significant increases in the number of individuals was recorded only for...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Institute of Entomology, Biology Centre, Czech Academy of Science
2016-08-01
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| Series: | European Journal of Entomology |
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| Online Access: | https://www.eje.cz/artkey/eje-201601-0059_The_effect_of_hay_mulching_on_soil_temperature_and_the_abundance_and_diversity_of_soil-dwelling_arthropods_in_p.php |