Maize residue application reduces negative effects of soil salinity on the growth and reproduction of the earthworm Aporrectodea trapezoides, in a soil mesocosm experiment

► Soil Salinity significantly affected growth and reproduction of earthworm Aporrectodea trapezoids. ► Maize residue application as salt-affected soil amendment improves earthworm growth. ► Maize residue application reduces negative effects of soil salinity on earthworms.