| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8365519 | Soil Biology and Biochemistry | 2013 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
⺠We compared direct and indirect effects of exotic earthworms in forest soils. ⺠Indirect effects of soil-dwelling earthworms were greater than direct effects. ⺠Indirect effects occurred via changes to pH, soil organic matter, and microbial biomass. ⺠Indirect effects of earthworms yielded decreases in nutrient and carbon pools. ⺠The reduction in available phosphorus and soil carbon are of particular concern.
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Authors
Tara E. Sackett, Sandy M. Smith, Nathan Basiliko,