Data and code from: The effect of two restoration methods (silicate rock powder and soil inoculation) on the forest soil microarthropod community.

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Authors: Joren Bruggink, Marie-Charlott Petersdorf, Wilbert Janssen, Judith Sitters, Maaike J. Weijters, Wilco C. E. P. Verberk, H. Siepel
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18415066
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Abstract

This study tested the effectiveness of two potential restoration methods: 1) the addition of silicate rock powder (SRP) to increase soil pH and replenish soil minerals to improve the microarthropod habitat and 2) soil inoculation from a donor site with higher microarthropod species richness to enrich the microarthropod community itself. A full factorial experiment in five forest sites was established, combining three rock powder treatments (control, Eifelgold and Soilfeed) with two inoculation treatments (inoculated, null).

Fields of Study & Subjects

Soil Carbon and Nitrogen Dynamics Collembola Taxonomy and Ecology Studies Forest Ecology and Biodiversity Studies

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Radboud Repository (Radboud University)
Publication date
29 January 2026
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EN
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