Earthworm and microbe response to litter and soils of tropical forest plantations with contrasting C:N:P stoichiometric ratios

► No relationship between litter and soil stoichiometry. ► Microbial activity was influenced by soil stoichiometry. ► Earthworm composition showed strict homeostasis C:N:P ratios of 127:26.5:1. ► Earthworm abundance increased with N and P availability.