Communities of invertebrates and microorganisms in the soils of filtration fields of the Lgov sugar factory (Kursk region)
Journal: Dokuchaev Soil Bulletin
Year: 2024

The composition of macro- and microbiota in soils formed in treatment facilities (filtration fields) of the sugar industry in the Chernozem zone of Russia was studied. Soil moisture and the abundance and diversity of organic and mineral substances entering treated plants with wastewater have a significant impact on communities of microorganisms and invertebrates. The macrofauna of the soils of periodically operating settling ponds (called checks, or carts) consists mainly of predators and phytop