This publication provides basic information on earthworm ecology, the effects of earthworms on soil properties and processes, and the influence of soil management practices on earthworms. It concludes ...

Earthworms, however, are often heralded as the unsung heroes of your green space, playing a crucial role in soil health and fertility. These segmented invertebrates live in the soil and are known ...

Some worms have the uncanny ability to regrow after being cut in half, and the science behind it, as well as notable examples ...

In conventional agriculture, synthetic chemical pesticides are used in various crops such as arable farming, vegetable growing and viticulture. A study by the RPTU University Kaiserslautern-Landau, ...

When they mixed biochar into contaminated soil at a former tree nursery, DDT uptake by earthworms in the soil was halved. This method may enable the growing of certain crops on land that is ...

A worm burrows its way through the dark earth, ingesting particles of soil and expelling nutrient-rich casts in a constant forage for food. Charles Darwin described earthworms as one of the most ...

As with climate, rainfall and temperature, soil type and composition play a key role in determining what grows where and if it will thrive. Gardeners look to earthworms as an indicator of soil ...

Julie Riley, Gardening Sep 1, 2019 Sep 1, 2019 Updated Sep 1, 2019 Aristotle is often attributed with stating, “Earthworms are the intestines of the soil.” I love the thought of the ancient ...

In this practical activity, your class will examine the importance of earthworms in breaking down organic matter to produce soil which helps plants to grow. You'll go looking for earthworms by using ...

When they mixed biochar into contaminated soil at a former tree nursery, DDT uptake by earthworms in the soil was halved. This method may enable the growing of certain crops on land that is ...

We found that in 71% of cases studied, pesticides kill or harm soil invertebrates like earthworms, ants, beetles and ground-nesting bees. We found negative effects across all studied pesticide classes ...

with discussion points about soil contents and soil quality for plants and earthworms. Key Stage: KS2 Year 3 (ages 7-8) Time required: Activity 20 minutes, discussion could last longer. (Set-up, ...