Abstract
In this study microarthropod population was compared with established soil quality index (SQI), so that indicator potential of soil microarthropods could be established. Forty-three georeferenced sites based on advanced techniques were selected from the major representative land uses viz., arable land, forest, grazing land and degraded land that fall under four administrative districts viz., Datia, Jalaun, Hamirpur and Tikamgarh. The samples were analysed for soil physical, chemical, and biological parameters. The soil quality index (SQI) was computed using minimum data set derived through principal component analysis and based on expert opinion. Soil organic carbon, microbial biomass carbon, nitrogen, potassium, and clay content were selected as contributors of soil quality index. Regression between SQI and micro arthropod abundance established a definite relationship, establishing that the soil micro arthropods might be used as soil quality index for monitoring soil quality for this geography.
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