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How the Composition of Substrates for Seedling Production Affects Earthworm Behavior

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  • Sandra Ečimović

    (Department of Biology, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, Cara Hadrijana 8/A, 31000 Osijek, Croatia)

  • Mirna Velki

    (Department of Biology, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, Cara Hadrijana 8/A, 31000 Osijek, Croatia)

  • Alma Mikuška

    (Department of Biology, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, Cara Hadrijana 8/A, 31000 Osijek, Croatia)

  • Jelena Bažon

    (Department of Biology, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, Cara Hadrijana 8/A, 31000 Osijek, Croatia)

  • Lucija Sara Kovačić

    (Department of Biology, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, Cara Hadrijana 8/A, 31000 Osijek, Croatia)

  • Suzana Kristek

    (Faculty of Agrobiotechnical Sciences Osijek, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, Vladimira Preloga 1, 31000 Osijek, Croatia)

  • Jurica Jović

    (Faculty of Agrobiotechnical Sciences Osijek, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, Vladimira Preloga 1, 31000 Osijek, Croatia)

  • Franjo Nemet

    (Faculty of Agrobiotechnical Sciences Osijek, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, Vladimira Preloga 1, 31000 Osijek, Croatia)

  • Katarina Perić

    (Faculty of Agrobiotechnical Sciences Osijek, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, Vladimira Preloga 1, 31000 Osijek, Croatia)

  • Zdenko Lončarić

    (Faculty of Agrobiotechnical Sciences Osijek, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, Vladimira Preloga 1, 31000 Osijek, Croatia)

Abstract

The constant increase in the intensity of agricultural production simultaneously increases the risk of negative effects of long-term agricultural practices. By-products of agricultural, forestry, and food production, as well as other types of organic waste, can be used as raw materials in the production of organic fertilizers and substrates for seedling cultivation through various processes of biological stabilization. In this way, the amount of waste is reduced, which contributes to the preservation of soil fertility and the sustainable use of resources. During waste processing and the stabilization of organic matter can be improved by using earthworms (vermicomposting). The aim of this study was to determine how different substrates, composed of different components and their mixtures, affect the earthworm Eisenia andrei . The effects of investigated substrates on the survival and behavior of earthworms were monitored. In addition, the effect of tested substrates on acetylcholinesterase (AChE), carboxylesterase (CES), and glutathione S-transferase (GST) activity was also assessed. The results showed that the most suitable substrates were leaves with horse manure and grape pomace alone and in combination with rock wool and sawdust. The obtained results provide important information on components and mixtures that have the greatest potential in the production of organic fertilizers and substrates for growing seedlings.

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  • Sandra Ečimović & Mirna Velki & Alma Mikuška & Jelena Bažon & Lucija Sara Kovačić & Suzana Kristek & Jurica Jović & Franjo Nemet & Katarina Perić & Zdenko Lončarić, 2022. "How the Composition of Substrates for Seedling Production Affects Earthworm Behavior," Agriculture, MDPI, vol. 12(12), pages 1-14, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jagris:v:12:y:2022:i:12:p:2128-:d:999973
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    1. Randy Carlie Pierre-Louis & Md. Abdul Kader & Nandakumar M Desai & Eleanor H John, 2021. "Potentiality of Vermicomposting in the South Pacific Island Countries: A Review," Agriculture, MDPI, vol. 11(9), pages 1-17, September.
    2. Alise Ose & Una Andersone-Ozola & Gederts Ievinsh, 2021. "Substrate-Dependent Effect of Vermicompost on Yield and Physiological Indices of Container-Grown Dracocephalum moldavica Plants," Agriculture, MDPI, vol. 11(12), pages 1-18, December.
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    1. Shengyang Zheng & Chenzhe Wang & Jing Ju & Qigen Dai & Haitao Zhao & Ping Liu & Xin Wang, 2023. "Is Rockwool Potentially Harmful to the Soil Environment as a Nursery Substrate? Taking Eisenia fetida as an Example for Toxicological Analysis," Agriculture, MDPI, vol. 13(10), pages 1-19, October.

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