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Earthworm and termite diversity were studied in 12 long-term agricultural field trials across the sub-humid to semi-arid tropical zones of Eastern and Western Africa. In each trial, treatments with high and low soil organic C were chosen to represent contrasts in long-term soil management effects...


Ayuke, Fredrick O.Pulleman, MVanlauwe, BernardGoede, Ron G.M. deSix, JohanCsuzdi, C.Brussaard, Lijbert[Agricultural management affects earthworm and termite diversity across humid to semi-arid tropical zones]Agricultural management affects earthworm and termite diversity across humid to semi-arid tropical zones

Termites are known to cause significant economic losses in yam fields. Therefore, assessing diversity and abundance of termites in yam fields is critical for their control. In this study, we compared the specific richness, abundance, and diversity of functional groups of termite pests in upland a...


Loko, Y.L.E.Orobiyi, A.Toffa, J.Agre, P.Tamo, M.Roisin, Y.[Termites (Blattodea: Termitidae) diversity and assemblages in different yam fields habitats in central Benin]Termites (Blattodea: Termitidae) diversity and assemblages in different yam fields habitats in central Benin

Termite-induced injuries to maize and baby corn were evaluated in on-going comparison experiments on organic and conventional farming systems at two trial sites in the Central Highlands of Kenya (Chuka and Thika). The farming systems were established in 2007 at two input levels: Low input level, ...


Anyango, J.J.Bautze, D.Fiaboe, K.K.M.Lagat, Z.O.Muriuki, A.W.Stöckli, S.Onyambu, G.K.Musyoka, M.W.Karanja, E.N.Adamtey, N.[Termite-induced injuries to maize and baby corn under organic and conventional farming systems in the Central Highlands of Kenya]Termite-induced injuries to maize and baby corn under organic and conventional farming systems in the Central Highlands of Kenya

Paul, Birthe K.Pulleman, MirjamAyuke, Fredrick O.Six, JohanVanlauwe, Bernard[Response to G.W. Sileshi’s Letter to the Editor on AGEE13857 (2015): Exclusion of soil macrofauna did not affect soil quality – statistical artefact or true lack of effect?]Response to G.W. Sileshi’s Letter to the Editor on AGEE13857 (2015): Exclusion of soil macrofauna did not affect soil quality – statistical artefact or true lack of effect?

Paul, Birthe K.Vanlauwe, BernardHoogmoed, MarianneHurisso, T.Ndabamenye, T.Terano, Y.Six, JohanAyuke, Fredrick O.Pulleman, M.[Exclusion of soil macrofauna did not affect soil quality but increased crop yields in a sub-humid tropical maize-based system]Exclusion of soil macrofauna did not affect soil quality but increased crop yields in a sub-humid tropical maize-based system

Termites (Order: Isoptera) constitute an integral component of various ecosystems in Africa. Termites are also amongst the most difficult insects to study because of their cryptic behaviour and natural nesting habitat. There are around 2600 species of termites in 280 genera which have been descri...


Shiday BMANkunika POYSileshi, Gudeta W.French JRJNyeko PJain S[Potential impact of climate change on termite distribution in Africa]Potential impact of climate change on termite distribution in Africa

The aetiology of geophagia in periurban dairy cattle in Nigeria was assessed in relation to the mineral status of the serum, the herbage consumed, and the soil from where the herbage was consumed. The study was carried out using nine herds in the derived savannah zone during both the wet and dry ...


Smith, Jimmy W.Adebowale, E.A.Ogundola, F.I.Taiwo, A.A.Akpavie, S.O.Larbi, AsamoahJabbar, M.A.[Influence of minerals on the aetiology of geophagia in periurban dairy cattle in the derived Savannah of Nigeria]Influence of minerals on the aetiology of geophagia in periurban dairy cattle in the derived Savannah of Nigeria

In agopastoral systems of the semi arid West African Sahel, targeted applications of ruminant manure to the cropland is a widespread practice to maintain soil productivity. However, studies exploring the decomposition and mineralisation processes of manure under farmers' conditions are scarce. Th...


Esse, P.C.Buerkert, AndreasHiernaux, Pierre H.Y.Assa, A.[Decomposition of and nutrient release from ruminant manure on acid sandy soils in the Sahelian zone of Niger, West Africa]Decomposition of and nutrient release from ruminant manure on acid sandy soils in the Sahelian zone of Niger, West Africa

Termites are major decomposers in tropical regions and play an important role in soil processes. This study measured the impact of land-use intensification on the termite assemblage of lowland rain fores in Jambi Province, on the Indonesian island of Sumatra. Termite composition was assessed in s...


Jones, D.T.Susilo, F.X.Bignell, D.E.Hardiwinoto, S.Gillison, A.N.[Termite assemblage collapse along a land-use intensification gradient in lowland central Sumatra, Indonesia]Termite assemblage collapse along a land-use intensification gradient in lowland central Sumatra, Indonesia
Lima, S.S.Ceddia, M.B.Zuchello, F.Aquino, A.M. deMercante, F.M.Alves, B.J.R.Urquiaga, S.Martius, C.Boddey, Robert M.[Spatial variability and vitality of epigeous termite mounds in pastures of Mato Grosso Do Sul, Brazil]Spatial variability and vitality of epigeous termite mounds in pastures of Mato Grosso Do Sul, Brazil

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