Authors:
Pardeshi, M.K. and B.A.K. Prusty
Publication Date:
2010
Abstract/Summary:
Increasingly, it is being recognized globally that termites are an important component of agro- ecosystems, particularly in developing economies, where they are an alternative to expensive agro-inputs. Termite-mediated processes are used to improve the soil–water balance. In arid and semi-arid regions of India, predominantly in the Kachchh region, so far termite-mediated processes have not been used in land management, particularly soil rehabilitation. It seems that termite activity can be triggered by application of various mulches to the crusted soil surface.
Resource Type:
Peer-reviewed Article
Source:
Current Science