Earthworm activity can alter forests' carbon-carrying capabilities
Monday, October 27, 2008 - 13:49
in Earth & Climate
Earthworms can change the chemical nature of the carbon in North American forest litter and soils, potentially affecting the amount of carbon stored in forests, according to Purdue University researchers.
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