Research Article | Published: 01 March 1997

Abundance of Oribatid Mites in A Forestry Plantation and their Relationship to Certain Soil – Factors

Dinesh Dogra, K. L. Jain and R. B. Mathur

Indian Journal of Forestry | Volume: 20 | Issue: 1 | Page No. 70-73 | 1997
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-1997-651H7O | Cite this article

Abstract

Quantitative estimates made for the oribatid mites revealed presence of large population of these mites in their litter and the top soil. The temporal distribution pattern showed a gradual increase in their number from summer to autumn months ranging between 675-2909 m.-2 in Eucalyptus and 364-789 m-2 in Acacia – floor. Mite abundance was closely related with changes in the proportion of organic carbon and the C:N ratio in these soils. It showed no seasonal relationship with the soil pH and the amount of available phosphorus.

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Dogra, D., Jain, K.L. and Mathur, R.B., 1997. Abundance of Oribatid Mites in A Forestry Plantation and their Relationship to Certain Soil – Factors. Indian Journal of Forestry, 20(1), pp.70-73. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-1997-651H7O

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Manuscript Published on 01 March 1997

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