| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4382126 | Applied Soil Ecology | 2014 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
We showed that AITC concentration in commercial mustard varied according to the use by date but not according to the batch. We thus recommend using the freshest mustard available from the same batch. Moreover, AITC solution was found to be about four times more concentrated in AITC than the commercial mustard solution. Despite this result, no significant differences were found in the efficiency of commercial mustard or AITC solutions to bring earthworms to the soil surface in terms of abundance, biomass or diversity. We thus discuss the advantage and drawbacks of using both expellants in the field.
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Authors
C. Pelosi, F. Chiron, F. Dubs, M. Hedde, J.-F. Ponge, S. Salmon, D. Cluzeau, S. Nélieu,