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Changes in Attributes of Forest Soil Brought about by Termites


     

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The soils of active termite (Odontotarmes obesus) mound and unaffected surrounding Udic Ustochrepts of West Midnapore Forest Division, West Bengal were compared for their Physico-chemical properties. Results showed marked differences in contents of clay, nitrogen, potash and organic carbon which were higher in the soil of termite mound than surrounding one. The termite mound may account for better performance of trees and plants as fertility index of mound soil was found higher than the surrounding soil.
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S. K. Banerjee


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The soils of active termite (Odontotarmes obesus) mound and unaffected surrounding Udic Ustochrepts of West Midnapore Forest Division, West Bengal were compared for their Physico-chemical properties. Results showed marked differences in contents of clay, nitrogen, potash and organic carbon which were higher in the soil of termite mound than surrounding one. The termite mound may account for better performance of trees and plants as fertility index of mound soil was found higher than the surrounding soil.