Site Selection and Characterization for Below Ground Biodiversity Project in Kenya

Abstract

Allover Eastern Africa Sub-region, below ground biodiversity has been neglected for a long time yet it played a crucial role to the presence of the above ground biodiversity. It has a role to play in the growth of plants and in particular crop plants. The below ground biodiversity includes: Bacteria, Earthworms, Nematodes, Fungi, and Termites. They all determine the above ground biodiversity. This project has brought together many researchers from various institutions including: University of Nairobi, KARl, KEFRI, Museum, DRSRS, RCMRD, USIU and Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources and Wildlife.