THE RELATION OF EARTHWORMS TO SOIL HYDRAULIC-PROPERTIES

被引:25
作者
SMETTEM, KRJ
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[1] CSIRO, Division of Soils, Davies Laboratory, Aitkenvale, QLD 4814, University Road
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10.1016/0038-0717(92)90147-P
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S15 [土壤学];
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0903 ; 090301 ;
摘要
Simple equations are presented which describe the relation of earthworms to soil hydraulic properties. These equations will assist the development of management techniques aimed at manipulating earthworm populations to achieve desired soil hydrologic behaviour. The critical morphologic parameters are shown to be burrow length and surface area respectively.
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页码:1539 / 1543
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