The effect of earthworms (Lumbricidae) on nitrogenase activity in soil

Šimek, M. ; Pill, V.
Springer
Published 1989
ISSN:
1432-0789
Keywords:
Nitrogenase activity ; Earthworm casts ; Soil ; Aporrectodea caliginosa ; Lumbricus rubellus ; Acetylene reduction assay
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Geosciences
Agriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Fishery, Domestic Science, Nutrition
Notes:
Summary Nitrogenase activity associated with earthworms, their faeces and activity in soil was measured by the acetylene reduction technique. A clear increase in nitrogenase activity was found in field-deposited casts of Aporrectodea caliginosa in comparison with surrounding soil, although potential nitrogenase activity was significantly higher in soil than in casts. Nitrogenase activity associated directly with earthworms (Lumbricus rubellus ) was detected, indicating the presence of active N2-fixing bacteria on the body surface and/or in the gut. Laboratory experiments showed that nitrogenase activity in the casts of L. rubellus was higher than in unmodified soil, and that nitrogenase activity in soil was significantly increased by the burrowing and feeding activity of these worms. This paper discusses the possible causes of these earthworm effects on soil nitrogenase activity and some methodological problems of determining the nitrogenase activity.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
_version_ 1798295508622508032
autor Šimek, M.
Pill, V.
autorsonst Šimek, M.
Pill, V.
book_url http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00257835
datenlieferant nat_lic_papers
hauptsatz hsatz_simple
identnr NLM203475631
issn 1432-0789
journal_name Biology and fertility of soils
materialart 1
notes Summary Nitrogenase activity associated with earthworms, their faeces and activity in soil was measured by the acetylene reduction technique. A clear increase in nitrogenase activity was found in field-deposited casts of Aporrectodea caliginosa in comparison with surrounding soil, although potential nitrogenase activity was significantly higher in soil than in casts. Nitrogenase activity associated directly with earthworms (Lumbricus rubellus ) was detected, indicating the presence of active N2-fixing bacteria on the body surface and/or in the gut. Laboratory experiments showed that nitrogenase activity in the casts of L. rubellus was higher than in unmodified soil, and that nitrogenase activity in soil was significantly increased by the burrowing and feeding activity of these worms. This paper discusses the possible causes of these earthworm effects on soil nitrogenase activity and some methodological problems of determining the nitrogenase activity.
package_name Springer
publikationsjahr_anzeige 1989
publikationsjahr_facette 1989
publikationsjahr_intervall 8014:1985-1989
publikationsjahr_sort 1989
publisher Springer
reference 7 (1989), S. 370-373
schlagwort Nitrogenase activity
Earthworm casts
Soil
Aporrectodea caliginosa
Lumbricus rubellus
Acetylene reduction assay
search_space articles
shingle_author_1 Šimek, M.
Pill, V.
shingle_author_2 Šimek, M.
Pill, V.
shingle_author_3 Šimek, M.
Pill, V.
shingle_author_4 Šimek, M.
Pill, V.
shingle_catch_all_1 Šimek, M.
Pill, V.
The effect of earthworms (Lumbricidae) on nitrogenase activity in soil
Nitrogenase activity
Earthworm casts
Soil
Aporrectodea caliginosa
Lumbricus rubellus
Acetylene reduction assay
Nitrogenase activity
Earthworm casts
Soil
Aporrectodea caliginosa
Lumbricus rubellus
Acetylene reduction assay
Summary Nitrogenase activity associated with earthworms, their faeces and activity in soil was measured by the acetylene reduction technique. A clear increase in nitrogenase activity was found in field-deposited casts of Aporrectodea caliginosa in comparison with surrounding soil, although potential nitrogenase activity was significantly higher in soil than in casts. Nitrogenase activity associated directly with earthworms (Lumbricus rubellus ) was detected, indicating the presence of active N2-fixing bacteria on the body surface and/or in the gut. Laboratory experiments showed that nitrogenase activity in the casts of L. rubellus was higher than in unmodified soil, and that nitrogenase activity in soil was significantly increased by the burrowing and feeding activity of these worms. This paper discusses the possible causes of these earthworm effects on soil nitrogenase activity and some methodological problems of determining the nitrogenase activity.
1432-0789
14320789
Springer
shingle_catch_all_2 Šimek, M.
Pill, V.
The effect of earthworms (Lumbricidae) on nitrogenase activity in soil
Nitrogenase activity
Earthworm casts
Soil
Aporrectodea caliginosa
Lumbricus rubellus
Acetylene reduction assay
Nitrogenase activity
Earthworm casts
Soil
Aporrectodea caliginosa
Lumbricus rubellus
Acetylene reduction assay
Summary Nitrogenase activity associated with earthworms, their faeces and activity in soil was measured by the acetylene reduction technique. A clear increase in nitrogenase activity was found in field-deposited casts of Aporrectodea caliginosa in comparison with surrounding soil, although potential nitrogenase activity was significantly higher in soil than in casts. Nitrogenase activity associated directly with earthworms (Lumbricus rubellus ) was detected, indicating the presence of active N2-fixing bacteria on the body surface and/or in the gut. Laboratory experiments showed that nitrogenase activity in the casts of L. rubellus was higher than in unmodified soil, and that nitrogenase activity in soil was significantly increased by the burrowing and feeding activity of these worms. This paper discusses the possible causes of these earthworm effects on soil nitrogenase activity and some methodological problems of determining the nitrogenase activity.
1432-0789
14320789
Springer
shingle_catch_all_3 Šimek, M.
Pill, V.
The effect of earthworms (Lumbricidae) on nitrogenase activity in soil
Nitrogenase activity
Earthworm casts
Soil
Aporrectodea caliginosa
Lumbricus rubellus
Acetylene reduction assay
Nitrogenase activity
Earthworm casts
Soil
Aporrectodea caliginosa
Lumbricus rubellus
Acetylene reduction assay
Summary Nitrogenase activity associated with earthworms, their faeces and activity in soil was measured by the acetylene reduction technique. A clear increase in nitrogenase activity was found in field-deposited casts of Aporrectodea caliginosa in comparison with surrounding soil, although potential nitrogenase activity was significantly higher in soil than in casts. Nitrogenase activity associated directly with earthworms (Lumbricus rubellus ) was detected, indicating the presence of active N2-fixing bacteria on the body surface and/or in the gut. Laboratory experiments showed that nitrogenase activity in the casts of L. rubellus was higher than in unmodified soil, and that nitrogenase activity in soil was significantly increased by the burrowing and feeding activity of these worms. This paper discusses the possible causes of these earthworm effects on soil nitrogenase activity and some methodological problems of determining the nitrogenase activity.
1432-0789
14320789
Springer
shingle_catch_all_4 Šimek, M.
Pill, V.
The effect of earthworms (Lumbricidae) on nitrogenase activity in soil
Nitrogenase activity
Earthworm casts
Soil
Aporrectodea caliginosa
Lumbricus rubellus
Acetylene reduction assay
Nitrogenase activity
Earthworm casts
Soil
Aporrectodea caliginosa
Lumbricus rubellus
Acetylene reduction assay
Summary Nitrogenase activity associated with earthworms, their faeces and activity in soil was measured by the acetylene reduction technique. A clear increase in nitrogenase activity was found in field-deposited casts of Aporrectodea caliginosa in comparison with surrounding soil, although potential nitrogenase activity was significantly higher in soil than in casts. Nitrogenase activity associated directly with earthworms (Lumbricus rubellus ) was detected, indicating the presence of active N2-fixing bacteria on the body surface and/or in the gut. Laboratory experiments showed that nitrogenase activity in the casts of L. rubellus was higher than in unmodified soil, and that nitrogenase activity in soil was significantly increased by the burrowing and feeding activity of these worms. This paper discusses the possible causes of these earthworm effects on soil nitrogenase activity and some methodological problems of determining the nitrogenase activity.
1432-0789
14320789
Springer
shingle_title_1 The effect of earthworms (Lumbricidae) on nitrogenase activity in soil
shingle_title_2 The effect of earthworms (Lumbricidae) on nitrogenase activity in soil
shingle_title_3 The effect of earthworms (Lumbricidae) on nitrogenase activity in soil
shingle_title_4 The effect of earthworms (Lumbricidae) on nitrogenase activity in soil
sigel_instance_filter dkfz
geomar
wilbert
ipn
albert
fhp
source_archive Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
timestamp 2024-05-06T09:37:18.987Z
titel The effect of earthworms (Lumbricidae) on nitrogenase activity in soil
titel_suche The effect of earthworms (Lumbricidae) on nitrogenase activity in soil
topic W
TE-TZ
ZA-ZE
uid nat_lic_papers_NLM203475631