Published in Scientific Papers. Series A. Agronomy, Vol. LXVI, Issue 1
Written by Angela Cristina AMUZA, Leonard ILIE
Earthworms play an important role in soil formation contributing to the composition and functioning of its ecosystem. By their activity in the soil, earthworms offer many benefits: increased nutrient availability, better drainage, and a more stable soil structure, all of which help improve farm productivity. The purpose of this study was to assess the presence of earthworm species in maize crops in Dobrogea Plateau 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 and Proctodrilus were identified. he most abundant species was Aporrectodea caliginosa nocturna and Aporrectodea caliginosa. This study reports the first data on earthworm fauna for the Dobrogea Plateau.
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