Soil health in Moroccan olive agroecosystems: The bioindication role of terrestrial nematode dynamics.

ABSTRACT: Terrestrial nematodes are important soil microorganisms that modulate biological processes in soil ecosystems. Thus, these microorganisms have strong potential as soil health bioindicators. This study aimed to investigate their distribution patterns in Moroccan olive agroecosystems and to evaluate their structural and functional dynamics shaping soil disturbance status. An extensive survey was conducted across 65 representative olive fields (orchards and nurseries combined) located in 7 distinct regions during the 2023 season. For each region, several indices were calculated to assess nematode biodiversity alongside their involvement in soil food web diagnostics. The results revealed 63 nematode genera that were detected and classified into different trophic groups: 21 bacterial feeders, 7

SUBMITTER: Laasli SE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11647860 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature