Nitrogenous fertilizers and earthworm populations in agricultural soils

Edwards, C. A. and Lofty, J. R. 1982. Nitrogenous fertilizers and earthworm populations in agricultural soils. Soil Biology and Biochemistry. 14 (5), pp. 515-521. https://doi.org/10.1016/0038-0717(82)90112-2

Authors	Edwards, C. A. and Lofty, J. R.
Year of Publication	1982
Journal	Soil Biology and Biochemistry
Journal citation	14 (5), pp. 515-521
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)	https://doi.org/10.1016/0038-0717(82)90112-2
Open access	Published as green open access
Publisher's version	SBB 1982 Edwards and Lofty Earthworm.pdf
ISSN	00380717

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The biology and population dynamics of Eudrilus eugeniae (Kinberg) (Oligochaeta) in cattle waste solids

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Dominguez, J., Edwards, C. A. and Ashby, J. E. 2001. The biology and population dynamics of Eudrilus eugeniae (Kinberg) (Oligochaeta) in cattle waste solids. Pedobiologia. 45, pp. 341-353.

The prediction of field toxicity of chemicals to earthworms by laboratory methods.

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Goats, G. C. and Edwards, C. A. 1988. The prediction of field toxicity of chemicals to earthworms by laboratory methods. in: Earthworms in waste and environmental management. C.A. Edwards & E.F. Neuhauser eds SPB Academic Publishing, The Hague.. pp. 283-294

Production of feed protein from animal waste by earthworms

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Edwards, C. A. 1985. Production of feed protein from animal waste by earthworms. Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B-Biological Sciences. 310 (1144), pp. 299-307. https://doi.org/10.1098/rstb.1985.0120

The effects of pesticides and crop-rotation on the soil-inhabiting fauna of sugar-beet fields .1. The crop and macroinvertebrates

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Thornhill, W. A. and Edwards, C. A. 1985. The effects of pesticides and crop-rotation on the soil-inhabiting fauna of sugar-beet fields .1. The crop and macroinvertebrates. Crop Protection. 4 (4), pp. 409-422. https://doi.org/10.1016/0261-2194(85)90046-8

The influence of pesticide on polyphagous predators of pests

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Edwards, C. A., Thornhill, W. A., Jones, B. A., Bater, J. E. and Lofty, J. R. 1984. The influence of pesticide on polyphagous predators of pests. Brighton crop protection conference : pests and diseases.

Report of a meeting of the IOBC WPRS Integrated Control of Soil Pest Working Group (Cambridge, September 19th-22nd 1983)

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Edwards, C. A. 1984. Report of a meeting of the IOBC WPRS Integrated Control of Soil Pest Working Group (Cambridge, September 19th-22nd 1983). Pedobiologia. 27 (2), pp. 151-157.

A preliminary investigation of the nutritive-value of 3 terrestrial lumbricid worms for rainbow-trout

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Tacon, A. G. J., Stafford, E. A. and Edwards, C. A. 1983. A preliminary investigation of the nutritive-value of 3 terrestrial lumbricid worms for rainbow-trout. Aquaculture. 35 (3), pp. 187-199. https://doi.org/10.1016/0044-8486(83)90090-x

Earthworms, organic waste and food

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Edwards, C. A. 1983. Earthworms, organic waste and food. SPAN. 26 (3), pp. 106-108.

Pesticides and ecosystems

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Pimentel, D. and Edwards, C. A. 1982. Pesticides and ecosystems. Bioscience. 32 (7), pp. 595-600. https://doi.org/10.2307/1308603

The effect of direct drilling and minimal cultivation on earthworm populations

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Edwards, C. A. and Lofty, J. R. 1982. The effect of direct drilling and minimal cultivation on earthworm populations. Journal of Applied Ecology. 19 (3), pp. 723-734. https://doi.org/10.2307/2403277

control of soil-inhabiting arthropods with Neoaplectana carpocaspsae

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Edwards, C. A. and Oswald, J. 1981. control of soil-inhabiting arthropods with Neoaplectana carpocaspsae. Brighton crop protection conference : pests and diseases.

Carabid beetles as predators of cereal aphids

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Edwards, C. A. and George, K. S. 1981. Carabid beetles as predators of cereal aphids. Brighton crop protection conference : pests and diseases.

Darwin,charles and earthworms

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Edwards, C. A. 1981. Darwin,charles and earthworms. Nature. 293 (5832), pp. 429-430. https://doi.org/10.1038/293429a0

Effects of earthworm inoculation upon the root-growth of direct drilled cereals

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Edwards, C. A. and Lofty, J. R. 1980. Effects of earthworm inoculation upon the root-growth of direct drilled cereals. Journal of Applied Ecology. 17 (3), pp. 533-543. https://doi.org/10.2307/2402635

Tests to assess the effects of pesticides on beneficial soil organisms

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Edwards, C. A. 1979. Tests to assess the effects of pesticides on beneficial soil organisms. In Proceedings of research seminar on ecological tests , 1979.

Soil biology and land-use

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Edwards, C. A. 1979. Soil biology and land-use. Nature. 281 (5730), pp. 339-340. https://doi.org/10.1038/281339b0

Interactions between herbicides and the soil fauna

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Edwards, C. A. and Stafford, C. J. 1979. Interactions between herbicides and the soil fauna. Annals of Applied Biology - AAB. 91 (1), pp. 132-137.

Studies on polyphagous predators of cereal aphids

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Edwards, C. A., Sunderland, K. D. and George, K. S. 1979. Studies on polyphagous predators of cereal aphids. Journal of Applied Ecology. 16 (3), pp. 811-823. https://doi.org/10.2307/2402855

Influence of arthropods and earthworms upon root-growth of direct drilled cereals

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Edwards, C. A. and Lofty, J. R. 1978. Influence of arthropods and earthworms upon root-growth of direct drilled cereals. Journal of Applied Ecology. 15 (3), pp. 789-795. https://doi.org/10.2307/2402776

Environmental aspects of the usage of pesticides in developing countries

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Edwards, C. A. 1977. Environmental aspects of the usage of pesticides in developing countries.

Nature and origins of pollution of aquatic systems by pesticides

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Edwards, C. A. 1977. Nature and origins of pollution of aquatic systems by pesticides. in: Khan, Mohammed Abdul Quddus (ed.) Pesticides in Aquatic Environments Springer US. pp. 11-38

Investigations into influence of agricultural practice on soil invertebrates

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Edwards, C. A. 1977. Investigations into influence of agricultural practice on soil invertebrates. Annals of Applied Biology - AAB. 87 (3), pp. 515-520.

Uptake of two (2) organophosphorus insecticides by slugs

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Edwards, C. A. 1976. Uptake of two (2) organophosphorus insecticides by slugs. Bulletin Of Environmental Contamination And Toxicology. 16 (4), pp. 406-410. https://doi.org/10.1007/bf01686153

Effects of direct drilling on the soil fauna

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Edwards, C. A. 1975. Effects of direct drilling on the soil fauna. Outlook on Agriculture. 8 (1 supplement), pp. 243-244. https://doi.org/10.1177/003072707500801S09

Studies in leaf litter breakdown III Influence of leaf age

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Edwards, C. A. and Heath, G. W. 1975. Studies in leaf litter breakdown III Influence of leaf age. Pedobiologia. 15 (5), pp. 348-354.

Some effects of insecticides on predatory beetles

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Edwards, C. A. and Thompson, A. R. 1975. Some effects of insecticides on predatory beetles. Annals of Applied Biology - AAB. 80 (1), pp. 132-135. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1744-7348.1975.tb01613.x

Factors that affect persistence of pesticides in plants and soils

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Edwards, C. A. 1975. Factors that affect persistence of pesticides in plants and soils. Pure And Applied Chemistry. 42 (42767), pp. 39-56. https://doi.org/10.1351/pac197542010039

Effects of pesticides on nontarget invertebrates in freshwater and soil

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Thompson, A. R. and Edwards, C. A. 1974. Effects of pesticides on nontarget invertebrates in freshwater and soil. in: Guenzi, W. D. (ed.) In Pesticides in soil and water 1974, Chapter 13 Soil Science Society of America (SSSA). pp. Chapter 13

Scanning electron microscope studies of symphyla

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Edwards, C. A. and Turner, R. H. 1974. Scanning electron microscope studies of symphyla. Symposia Zoology Society London. 32, pp. 135-142.

Some effects of insecticides on Myriapod populations

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Edwards, C. A. 1974. Some effects of insecticides on Myriapod populations. Symposia Zoology Society London. 32, pp. 645-655.

Rate of uptake of DDT from soil by earthworms

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Edwards, C. A. and Jeffs, K. A. 1974. Rate of uptake of DDT from soil by earthworms. Nature. 247 (5437), pp. 157-158. https://doi.org/10.1038/247157a0

Factors affecting persistence of pesticides in soil

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Edwards, C. A. 1974. Factors affecting persistence of pesticides in soil. Chemistry & Industry. (5), pp. 190-193.

Biological aspects of the degradation and behaviour of pesticides in soil

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Edwards, C. A. 1973. Biological aspects of the degradation and behaviour of pesticides in soil. In : Proceedings 7th British Insecticide and Fungicide Conference. pp. 811-823

A simple diffractometer heating stage

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Brown, G., Edwards, C. A., Ormerod, E. C. and Weir, A. H. 1972. A simple diffractometer heating stage. Clay minerals. 9, pp. 407-414.

Nematicides and the soil fauna

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Edwards, C. A. and Lofty, J. R. 1971. Nematicides and the soil fauna. In : Proceedings 6th British Insecticide and Fungicide Conference. pp. 158-166

The symptoms of attack by swede midge (Contarinia nasturtii) and effects on the yield of swedes

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Bardner, H. M., Edwards, C. A., Arnold, M. K. and Rogerson, J. P. 1971. The symptoms of attack by swede midge (Contarinia nasturtii) and effects on the yield of swedes. Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata. 14 (2), pp. 223-233. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1570-7458.1971.tb00159.x

Control of wireworms with organophosphorus and carbamate insecticides

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Edwards, C. A. and Thompson, A. R. 1971. Control of wireworms with organophosphorus and carbamate insecticides. Pesticide Science. 2 (5), pp. 185-189. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.2780020501

Assessment of terrestrial invertebrate populations

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Edwards, C. A. and Fletcher, K. E. 1970. Assessment of terrestrial invertebrate populations. in: Phillipson, J. (ed.) Methods of Study in Soil Ecology Proceedings UNESCO/IBP Symposium 1967 UNESCO. pp. 57-66

Problem of insecticidal residues in agricultural soils

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Edwards, C. A. 1969. Problem of insecticidal residues in agricultural soils. NAAS Quarterly Review. 86.

The influence of agricultural practice on soil macro-arthropod populations

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Edwards, C. A. and Lofty, J. R. 1969. The influence of agricultural practice on soil macro-arthropod populations. The soil ecosystem. 8, pp. 237-247.

Soil pollutants and soil animals

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Edwards, C. A. 1969. Soil pollutants and soil animals. Scientific American. 220 (4), pp. 88-99.

Effects of gamma irradiation on populations of soil invertebrates

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Edwards, C. A. 1969. Effects of gamma irradiation on populations of soil invertebrates. Proceedings 2nd National Symposium on Radioecology . Purdue University, Lafayette, Industrial Department of Entomology.

Some effects of chlorfenvinphos, an organophosphorus insecticide on populations of soil animals

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Edwards, C. A., Thompson, A. R. and Beynon, K. I. 1968. Some effects of chlorfenvinphos, an organophosphorus insecticide on populations of soil animals. Revue d’Ecologie et de Biologie du Sol. 5 (2), pp. 199-224.

Pesticide residues in soils

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Edwards, C. A. 1967. Pesticide residues in soils. In Proceedings Southern Regional Pesticide-Chemical Application School, Wichita Falls Texas April 4-6 1967. pp. 52-59

Relationships between weight, volume and numbers of soil animals

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Edwards, C. A. 1967. Relationships between weight, volume and numbers of soil animals. Colloquim Dynamics of soil communities.

Changes in soil invertebrate populations caused by some organophosphorus insecticides

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Edwards, C. A., Thompson, A. R. and Lofty, J. R. 1967. Changes in soil invertebrate populations caused by some organophosphorus insecticides. in: Proceedings of the fourth British Insecticide and Fungicide Conference, 20th-23rd November,1967, Hotel Metropole A.W. Billitt. pp. 20-23

Pesticides and the soil fauna: effects of aldrin and DDT in an arable field

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Edwards, C. A., Dennis, E. B. and Empson, D. W. 1967. Pesticides and the soil fauna: effects of aldrin and DDT in an arable field. Annals of Applied Biology - AAB. 60 (1), pp. 11-22. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1744-7348.1967.tb05917.x

A new genus and species of Symphyla, Neosymphyla ghanensis, with comments on Symphyla segmentation

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Edwards, C. A. and Belfield, W. 1967. A new genus and species of Symphyla, Neosymphyla ghanensis, with comments on Symphyla segmentation. Revue d’Ecologie et de Biologie du Sol. 4, pp. 517-521.

Studies in leaf litter breakdown breakdown I Breakdown rates of leaves of different species

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Heath, G. W., Arnold, M. K. and Edwards, C. A. 1966. Studies in leaf litter breakdown breakdown I Breakdown rates of leaves of different species. Pedobiologia. 6 (January), pp. 1-12.

Insecticide residues in soils

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Edwards, C. A. 1966. Insecticide residues in soils. in: Gunther, F. A. (ed.) Residue Reviews Springer US. pp. 83-132

The persistence of some insecticides in soil and their effects on soil animals

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Edwards, C. A. and Jeffs, K. A. 1965. The persistence of some insecticides in soil and their effects on soil animals. In : 12th International Congress of Entomology , London.

Effect of pesticide residues on soil invertebrates and plants

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Edwards, C. A. 1965. Effect of pesticide residues on soil invertebrates and plants. 5th Symposium of the British Ecological Society.

Some methods for assessing the activity of soil animals in the breakdown of leaves

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Heath, G. W., Edwards, C. A. and Arnold, M. K. 1964. Some methods for assessing the activity of soil animals in the breakdown of leaves. Pedobiologia. 4 (1-2), pp. 80-87.

The bionomics of swift moths I The ghost swift moth, Hepialus humuli (L.)

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Edwards, C. A. 1964. The bionomics of swift moths I The ghost swift moth, Hepialus humuli (L.). Bulletin of Entomological Research. 55 (1), pp. 147-160. https://doi.org/10.1017/S000748530004935X

Phytotoxicity of insecticides and acaricides III Soil applications

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Dennis, E. B. and Edwards, C. A. 1964. Phytotoxicity of insecticides and acaricides III Soil applications. Plant Pathology. 13 (4), pp. 173-177. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-3059.1964.tb00929.x

Changes in soil faunal populations caused by aldrin and DDT

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Edwards, C. A. 1964. Changes in soil faunal populations caused by aldrin and DDT. Transactions Comptes Rendus Berichte. 3, pp. 879-885.

Phytotoxicity of insecticides and acaricides II flowers and ornamentals

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Dennis, E. B. and Edwards, C. A. 1963. Phytotoxicity of insecticides and acaricides II flowers and ornamentals. Plant Pathology. 12, pp. 27-36. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-3059.1963.tb00207.x

Persistence of insecticides in the soil

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Edwards, C. A. 1963. Persistence of insecticides in the soil. New Scientist. 19, p. 282.

The role of soil animals in breakdown of leaf material

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Edwards, C. A. and Heath, G. W. 1962. The role of soil animals in breakdown of leaf material. Soil organisms : Proceedings Coloquium on soil fauna, soil microflora and their relationships , Oosterbeek, Netherlands, September 10-16, 1962.

Springtail damage to bean seedlings

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Edwards, C. A. 1962. Springtail damage to bean seedlings. Plant Pathology. 11 (2), pp. 67-68. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-3059.1962.tb00169.x

The ecology of symphyla Part III Factors controlling soil distributions

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Edwards, C. A. 1961. The ecology of symphyla Part III Factors controlling soil distributions. Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata. 4 (4), pp. 239-256. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1570-7458.1961.tb02139.x

Phytotoxicity of insecticides and acaricides I Foliage Sprays

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Dennis, E. B. and Edwards, C. A. 1961. Phytotoxicity of insecticides and acaricides I Foliage Sprays. Plant Pathology. 10 (2), pp. 54-60. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-3059.1961.tb00003.x

Control of the glasshouse millepede

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Edwards, C. A. and Gunn, E. 1961. Control of the glasshouse millepede. Plant Pathology. 10 (1), pp. 21-24. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-3059.1961.tb00603.x

Some Effects of Aldrin and DDT on the Soil Fauna of Arable Land

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Edwards, C. A. and Dennis, E. B. 1960. Some Effects of Aldrin and DDT on the Soil Fauna of Arable Land. Nature. 188, p. 767. https://doi.org/10.1038/188767a0

Observations on the biology and control of the garden swift moth

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Edwards, C. A. and Dennis, E. B. 1960. Observations on the biology and control of the garden swift moth. Plant Pathology. 9 (3), pp. 95-99. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-3059.1960.tb01161.x