Comparative Analysis of Soil Biological Activity and Macroinvertebrate Diversity in <i>Amazonian Chakra</i> Agroforestry and Tropical Rainforests in Ecuador

Comparative Analysis of Soil Biological Activity and Macroinvertebrate Diversity in <i>Amazonian Chakra</i> Agroforestry and Tropical Rainforests in Ecuador

Soil biological activity and macroinvertebrate diversity are key indicators of ecosystem function in tropical landscapes. This study evaluates the effects of different land-use systems—Amazonian Chakra agroforestry (timber-based and fruit-based), cocoa monoculture, and tropical rainforest—on soil mi...

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Main Authors:	Thony Huera-Lucero, Bolier Torres, Carlos Bravo-Medina, Beatriz García-Nogales, Luis Vicente, Antonio López-Piñeiro
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2025-04-01
Series:	Agriculture
Subjects:	soil biology microbial respiration soil invertebrates agroforestry systems Ecuadorian Amazon
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0472/15/8/830
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