Lakshmi N. Gowda

Earthworm Pathology: An Overview of Diagnostic Approaches and Microbial Threats in Laboratory and Field Conditions

Lakshmi N. Gowda, C. Kavya & K. R. Shashank · South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology · 2026

Earthworms are vital ecosystem engineers that play fundamental roles in soil formation, nutrient cycling, organic matter decomposition, and the maintenance of soil fertility. Their ecological importance has led to the widespread adoption of vermiculture and vermicomposting techno...