Abstract
Quantitative estimations were made for population built up of soil inhabiting collembola and mites in Hardwickia binata based silvopastures. Temporal distribution pattern showed two peaks of population built up - one major peak during July-September and another peak during December-February. Lower population built up was generally observed during March-June. Mites constituted 86 per cent of the total population, the major group being cryptostigmata (61%) followed by prostigmata (19%) and astigmata + mesostigmata (6%). The significant positive correlation of mite population with soil moisture and RH and collembolan population with RH in such a system was observed.
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