The dramatic increase in soil degradation in the last few decades has led to the need to
identify methods to define not only soil quality but also, in a holistic approach, soil health. In …

Viticulture is one of the oldest and most profitable forms of agriculture; it is also one of the
most intensive farming systems. As intensive cultivation threatens the environment, there is …

Ferralsols correspond to the red and yellow soils that are common in the tropics. They are
deeply weathered but physical fertility is high because they exhibit a strong microgranular …

Termites are globally dominant and functionally important soil organisms. While their role in
ecosystems is being increasingly recognised and understood, methods that adequately …

Termites are among the most important animals in tropical ecosystems where they often
make up over 10% of the total animal biomass and enhance ecosystem productivity. While …

Conversion from Amazon forest to low-management pasture or agriculture causes not only
degradation of aboveground vegetation but also negative changes in soil properties and …

Termites occur in many ecosystems throughout tropical and subtropical areas. Their
distribution is driven by several factors, including landscape and some soil characteristics …

Subekti N, Milanio RR. 2023. Termite diversity and abundance based on altitude in Mount
Ungaran, Central Java, Indonesia. Biodiversitas 24: 3332-3337. Termites are social insects …

Livestock production extension in Amazon has caused deforestation and soil degradation,
with negative consequences on diversity and environmental services. Recently, rubber …

Arthropods community structure and composition provides multiscale information about an
environment health. Their reproduction and growth model are effective to assess the impact …