Published in Scientific Papers. Series A. Agronomy, Vol. LXVII, Issue 2
Written by Angela Cristina AMUZA, Leonard ILIE
Earthworms play a variety of important roles in ecosystems. Their feeding and burrowing activities incorporate organic residues and amendments into the soil, enhancing decomposition, humus formation, nutrient cycling, and soil structural. Earthworms feed on plant debris (dead roots, leaves, grasses, manure) and soil. The purpose of this study was to assess the presence of earthworm species in maize crops in Borcea commune in Călărași Country over the years 2020-2022. The sampling consisted of 15 pits of 25 x 25 x 40 cm. Five earthworm species belonging to three genera Aporrectodea, Allolobophora, Eisenia fetida and Dendrobaena were identified. he most abundant species was Aporrectodea caliginosa. This study reports the first data on earthworm fauna for the Borcea, Călărași.
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