The Influence of Termites on Desert Soil Properties in Kuwait PDF

Keywords

termites, desert soil, Kuwait

Abstract

The effect of termites on the physical and chemical properties of desert soil in the Kuwait were investigated. Soil porosity was reduced in absence of termites. More slit and sand were added to the soil in areas where termites were found. More organic carbon and organic matter were available in soils where termites had been active. There was a significant increase (P=0.001) in some exchangeable cations such as cations such as calcium and magnesium, and slight increases in other cations. The differences in the concentration of potassium was significant (P=0.002) between the soils with termites and those without them.