Regulation of the biomass and activity of soil microorganisms by microfauna

• Published in: Mikrobiologija (Moskva. 1932) Vol. 69; no. 5; p. 727
• Main Authors: Mamilov, A Sh, Byzov, B A, Pokarzhevskiĭ, A D, Zviagintsev, D G
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: Russian
• Published: Russia (Federation) 01.09.2000
• Subjects: Animals; Bacteria; Ecosystem; Models, Biological; Nematoda; Soil Microbiology

Microcosm experiments showed that the microbial biomass and the respiration activity in soil were regulated by nematodes. Depending on nematode number and plant residue composition, the trophic activity of nematodes can either stimulate or inhibit microbial growth and respiration as compared to soil...