The variability of standard artificial soils: Effects on the
survival and reproduction of springtail (Folsomia candida) and
potworm (Enchytraeus crypticus)

J 2015

The variability of standard artificial soils: Effects on the survival and reproduction of springtail (Folsomia candida) and potworm (Enchytraeus crypticus)

VAŠÍČKOVÁ, Jana, Martin VÁŇA, Klára KOMPRDOVÁ and Jakub HOFMAN

Basic information

Original name

The variability of standard artificial soils: Effects on the survival and reproduction of springtail (Folsomia candida) and potworm (Enchytraeus crypticus)

Authors

VAŠÍČKOVÁ, Jana (203 Czech Republic, belonging to the institution), Martin VÁŇA (203 Czech Republic), Klára KOMPRDOVÁ (203 Czech Republic, belonging to the institution) and Jakub HOFMAN (203 Czech Republic, guarantor, belonging to the institution)

Edition

Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety, SAN DIEGO (USA), Academic Press, 2015, 0147-6513

Other information

Language

English

Type of outcome

Článek v odborném periodiku

Field of Study

10511 Environmental sciences

Country of publisher

United States of America

Confidentiality degree

není předmětem státního či obchodního tajemství

References:

URL

Impact factor

Impact factor: 3.130

RIV identification code

RIV/00216224:14310/15:00086632

Organization unit

Faculty of Science

DOI

http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ecoenv.2015.01.007

UT WoS

000350928800006

Keywords in English

Artificial soil; Bioassays; Reproduction; Folsomia candida; Enchytraeus nypticus

Abstract

V originále

Recent studies have documented significant variability in the basic properties of artificial soil which is used as a standard medium in soil bioassays. Variability in key soil properties could confound the interpretation of toxicity data and bias the output of bioassays. The main aims of this study were (i) to identify the variability in the endpoints survival and reproduction of Folsomia candida and Enchytraeus crypticus related to the artificials soils prepared in different laboratories and (ii) to identify the specific physico-chemical properties of the artificial soils which influence the bioassays results. The results of reproduction tests showed that nearly all tested artificial soils were suitable for the survival and reproduction of both organisms as the validity criteria from the test standards were fulfilled. However, numbers of juveniles varied significantly among soils. The most important factor for E. candida performance was a coarser soil structure. C:N ratio ( <22.6) were important for the reproduction of E. crypticus. Both species tolerated a pH (KCl) of artificial soils in the range of 4.27-6.8 and even low TOC (1.5%). Thus, it is possible to reduce peat content in artificial soils, which may increase the comparability of results to those for natural soils.

Links

LO1214, research and development project

Name: Centrum pro výzkum toxických látek v prostředí (Acronym: RECETOX)

Investor: Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports of the CR

Citovat

VAŠÍČKOVÁ, Jana, Martin VÁŇA, Klára KOMPRDOVÁ and Jakub HOFMAN. The variability of standard artificial soils: Effects on the survival and reproduction of springtail (Folsomia candida) and potworm (Enchytraeus crypticus). Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety. SAN DIEGO (USA): Academic Press, 2015, vol. 114, APRIL, p. 38-43. ISSN 0147-6513. Available from: https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ecoenv.2015.01.007.

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VAŠÍČKOVÁ, Jana, Martin VÁŇA, Klára KOMPRDOVÁ and Jakub HOFMAN. The variability of standard artificial soils: Effects on the survival and reproduction of springtail (Folsomia candida) and potworm (Enchytraeus crypticus). \textit{Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety}. SAN DIEGO (USA): Academic Press, 2015, vol.~114, APRIL, p.~38-43. ISSN~0147-6513. Available from: https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ecoenv.2015.01.007.

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