Alvarez, T, Frampton, G K and Goulson, D (1997) Population dynamics of epigeic Collembola in arable fields: the importance of hedgerow proximity and crop type. Pedobiologia, 41 (1-3). pp. 110-114. ISSN 0031-4056

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Abstract

During spring 1996, the temporal and spatial dynamics of epigeic Collembola, in southern UK, were studied in fields planted with spring barley and vining peas. Composition of the fauna varied according to crop type and position within the field. Proximity of a hedgerow had a major impact upon population dynamics, with more species and a greater over all abundance near field edges. It was the major factor governing the abundance of Isotomurus palustris and Bourletiella hortensis, whereas crop type was most important in determining numbers of Jeannenotia stachi, Sminthurus viridis, Sminthurinus elegans and Lepidocyrus spp. Temporal variation in species abundance was also clear: abundances of J. stachi, B. hortensis, I. palustris and Lepidocyrtus spp. decreased through the sampling period while those of S. viridis and Isotoma viridis increased. Overall, the management practices associated with the two crops were an important determinant of collembolan abundance but not of species composition.

Item Type:	Article
Schools and Departments:	School of Life Sciences > Evolution, Behaviour and Environment
Depositing User:	Catrina Hey
Date Deposited:	26 Nov 2014 11:33
Last Modified:	26 Nov 2014 11:33
URI:	http://sro.sussex.ac.uk/id/eprint/51314

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