Study: Multi-species grassland swards enhance soil biology
The study showed that as grasslands increased plant diversity, soil health improved and soil-dwelling nematode communities also had increased diversity.
New research from the Teagasc's Environment Research Centre at Johnstown Castle has shown that higher plant diversity of intensively managed multi-species swards can enhance below-ground soil biodiversity and health.Â
The study, which has been published in the international scientific journal  showed that as grasslands increased plant diversity up to six species of grasses, clovers and herbs, soil-dwelling nematode communities also had increased diversity and improved performance across a range of ecological soil health indices.
