Research Article | Published: 01 June 2003

Abundance of Collembola and Mites in Hardwickia binata based Silvopastures in semi-arid tracts of central India 

Sharmila Roy, A. K. Srivastav and M. M. Roy

Indian Journal of Forestry | Volume: 26 | Issue: 2 | Page No. 102-106 | 2003
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2003-DZ5WI5 | Cite this article

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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Roy, S., Srivastav, A.K. and Roy, M.M., 2003. Abundance of Collembola and Mites in Hardwickia binata based Silvopastures in semi-arid tracts of central India  . Indian Journal of Forestry, 26(2), pp.102-106. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2003-DZ5WI5

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