Analysis of nematode assemblage in Kenyan Vertisol, Cambisol and Arenosol soil groups: II- Edaphic factors influencing nematode communities-b

Abstract

As part of developing a database of types of biological and physiochemical degradations, the aim of this study was to determine the relationships among soil physical-chemical properties, and nematode assemblages in Vertisol, Cambisol and Arenosol soil groups (orders) under subsistence farming in Kenya. It was determined that nematodes can be effectively utilized as evaluative and descriptive indicators to assess the differences in soil degradation using edaphic parameters under different seasonal, regional, soil group and disturbance levels.