Earthworms contribute to 6.5% of global grain production
November 09, 2023
November 09, 2023
WASHINGTON, Nov. 9 (TNSres) -- The National Science Foundation issued the following news release:
Earthworms are important drivers of global food production, contributing to approximately 6.5% of grain yield and 2.3% of legumes produced worldwide each year, according to new work published by Colorado State University scientists in the journal Nature Communications.
Estimates from CSU researchers mean earthworms may account for as much as 140 million metric tons of food . . .
Earthworms are important drivers of global food production, contributing to approximately 6.5% of grain yield and 2.3% of legumes produced worldwide each year, according to new work published by Colorado State University scientists in the journal Nature Communications.
Estimates from CSU researchers mean earthworms may account for as much as 140 million metric tons of food . . .