The positive effect of earthworms on soil processes and plant growth has been extensively
documented. The capacity of earthworms to decompose organic matter has been attributed …

In recent years, soil pollution is a major global concern drawing worldwide attention.
Earthworms can resist high concentrations of soil pollutants and play a vital role in removing …

Microbial necromass is a central component of soil organic matter (SOM), whose
management may be essential in mitigating atmospheric CO2 concentrations and climate …

Abstract Effects of earthworms on soil physico-hydraulic and chemical properties, herbage
production and wheat growth in long-term arable soils following conversion to ley were …

Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are ubiquitous environmental contaminants that
are usually found in the soil originating from various anthropogenic and natural activities …

Phosphorus (P) is an important nutrient for plant growth. However, P is often poorly available
for uptake by roots because it strongly adsorbs to the soil mineral phase. Recent research …

In the last decade, our understanding of plant litter decomposition and soil organic matter
formation substantially improved but critical blind spots remain. Particularly, the role of …

Earthworm species in temperate climates have usually been classified into three main
ecological categories according to their morpho-anatomical, physiological and ecological …

With the forecasted dramatic growth of insect rearing in the near future, frass (insect excreta)
has been increasingly considered a sustainable resource for managing plant nutrition in …

Pesticides exert important effects on the soil fauna and health. However, little is known about
the interactions of soil, microorganisms and earthworms in the presence of pesticides and …