Soil biodiversity research in Uganda: Gains, consolidation and capacity needs
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We examined abundance and diversity of rhizobia, arbuscular
mycorrhiza fungi, nematodes, collembolan, termites,
earthworms, ants and beetles in forest, grassland, mixed
cropping, fallow, sugar and tea plantation; encompassing Mabira
forest and adjacent agro-systems. Belowground biodiversity
(BGBD) sub-indicator was computed to predict the general
soil quality (GISQ). Legume and earthworm inoculation for
conservation and agricultural enhancement was also tested.
Biota abundance and genera diversity diminished with land used
change. The GISQ correlated (p<0.0001) with BGBD hence a
feasible indicator. Inoculation either with rhizobia or earthworms
gave profitable soybean and maize grain yields, respectively.
Building capacity for further studies is recommended.
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