Bird, G.W.
Presented at the All Scientist Meeting (1999-07-20 to 1999-07-21 )
A series of relatively simple conceptual indices were designed for use in identification of patterns of agricultural enterprise, soil ecosystem and nematode community quality. The enterprise quality component takes into consideration system age, goal accomplishments and ecosystem structure. The soil quality analysis is based on system disturbance, nature of abiotic factors and extent of interdependence among biotic parameters. Patterns of nematode community ecology are evaluated through use of system disturbance, taxon composition and population density. The procedure will be tested using nematode and soil data from the Kellogg Biological Station, Long-Term Ecological Research Program and the Living Field Laboratory, and other nematode community ecology research sites throughout Michigan. It will also be used for education and discussion purposes. The evaluation criteria are based in-part from the works of Capra (1996) and Ferris, Bongers and de Goede (1999).
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