Termites and Ants: The Unsung Architects of Tropical Fertile Soils
Recent findings have dramatically shifted our understanding of tropical soil fertility, identifying termites and ants as the primary architects behind the fertile soils that support agriculture in tropical regions. This discovery challenges long-held beliefs that attributed the porous, water-retentive qualities of Ferralsols solely to geological processes. The research, published in Pedosphere, underscores the critical role […]