Earthworm ecology in California. Winsome, T. Oaks 'n' Folks, 15(1):4–5, 2000.
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Abstract: Research at Hopland suggests displacement of native by non-native earthworms is closely tied to land use. In undisturbed habitats, native species predominate. In croplands, orchards, and irrigated pastures, native species are rare or absent, displaced by the more prolific non-native species. The role of earthworms in influencing soil fertility is explained. Preliminary findings suggest that differences exist in the ways that native and non-native earthworms process soil nutrients; these differences may have long-term consequences for soil fertility in pastures. Both groups enhance the availability of nitrogen and phosphorus, but native species tend to be active at the soil surface for a longer period of time throughout the year.
@article{winsome_earthworm_2000,
	title = {Earthworm ecology in {California}},
	volume = {15},
	shorttitle = {Earthworm ecology in {California}},
	abstract = {Abstract:  Research at Hopland suggests displacement of native by non-native earthworms is closely tied to land use.  In undisturbed habitats, native species predominate.  In croplands, orchards, and irrigated pastures, native species are rare or absent, displaced by the more prolific non-native species.  The role of earthworms in influencing soil fertility is explained.  Preliminary findings suggest that differences exist in the ways that native and non-native earthworms process soil nutrients; these differences may have long-term consequences for soil fertility in pastures.  Both groups enhance the availability of nitrogen and phosphorus, but native species tend to be active at the soil surface for a longer period of time throughout the year.},
	number = {1},
	journal = {Oaks 'n' Folks},
	author = {Winsome, Thais},
	year = {2000},
	keywords = {2000, Winsome, T., earthworms, earthworms, exotic, earthworms, native, nitrogen, nutrient cycling, phosphorus, soil fertility},
	pages = {4--5}
}

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