esoilБюллетень Почвенного института имени В.В. ДокучаеваDokuchaev Soil Bulletin0136-16942312-4202V.V. Dokuchaev Soil Science Institute10.19047/0136-1694-2026-128-85-117esoil-1009Research ArticleСтатьиПотенциальное влияние активности термитов на повышение содержания органического углерода и питательных веществ в почве в районе Алас Бромо, КаранганьярThe potential of termite activity to enhance soil organic carbon and nutrient content in Alas Bromo, Karanganyarhttps://orcid.org/0000-0001-6605-9599AriyantoD.AriyantoD.

Jl. Ir. Sutami 36a Surakarta, Central Java 57126

Jl. Ir. Sutami 36a Surakarta, Central Java 57126

dp_ariyanto@staff.uns.ac.idSuciptoC. A.SuciptoC. A.

Jl. Ir. Sutami 36a Surakarta, Central Java 57126

Jl. Ir. Sutami 36a Surakarta, Central Java 57126

chrsandrew77@student.uns.ac.idFebrianiS.FebrianiS.

Jl. Ir. Sutami 36a Surakarta, Central Java 57126

Jl. Ir. Sutami 36a Surakarta, Central Java 57126

rezekifebriani@gmail.comhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-1781-7004WidijantoH.WidijantoH.

Jl. Ir. Sutami 36a Surakarta, Central Java 57126

Jl. Ir. Sutami 36a Surakarta, Central Java 57126

herywidijanto@staff.uns.ac.idhttps://orcid.org/0000-0003-2702-4208HimmiS.HimmiS.

Jl. Raya Bogor Km 46, Cibinong, Bogor 16911

Jl. Raya Bogor Km 46, Cibinong, Bogor 16911

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Jl. Raya Bogor Km 46, Cibinong, Bogor 16911

Jl. Raya Bogor Km 46, Cibinong, Bogor 16911

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Jl. Raya Bogor Km 46, Cibinong, Bogor 16911

Jl. Raya Bogor Km 46, Cibinong, Bogor 16911

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Jl. Flora, Bulaksumur, Sleman, Yogyakarta 55281

Jl. Flora, Bulaksumur, Sleman, Yogyakarta 55281

muhamad.khoiru@ugm.ac.idhttps://orcid.org/0000-0001-7704-0754KomariahK.KomariahK.

Jl. Ir. Sutami 36a Surakarta, Central Java 57126

Jl. Ir. Sutami 36a Surakarta, Central Java 57126

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Jl. Ir. Sutami 36a Surakarta, Central Java 57126

Jl. Ir. Sutami 36a Surakarta, Central Java 57126

sumani@staff.uns.ac.idUniversitas Sebelas Maret”ИндонезияUniversitas Sebelas Maret”IndonesiaNational Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN)ИндонезияNational Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN)IndonesiaUniversitas Gadjah MadaИндонезияUniversitas Gadjah MadaIndonesia202629072026012885117Copyright © Ariyanto D., Sucipto C.A., Febriani S., Widijanto H., Himmi S., Tarmadi D., Wikantyoso B., Zaki M., Komariah K., Sumani S., 20262026Ariyanto D., Sucipto C.A., Febriani S., Widijanto H., Himmi S., Tarmadi D., Wikantyoso B., Zaki M., Komariah K., Sumani S.Ariyanto D., Sucipto C.A., Febriani S., Widijanto H., Himmi S., Tarmadi D., Wikantyoso B., Zaki M., Komariah K., Sumani S.Данная работа распространяется под лицензией Creative Commons Attribution 4.0.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.https://bulletin.esoil.ru/jour/article/view/1009

Термиты все чаще рассматриваются как ключевые экосистемные инженеры, играющие решающую роль в регулировании почвенных процессов и круговорота питательных веществ, особенно в тропических лесных экосистемах. В данном исследовании изучается функциональная роль активности термитов в воздействии на содержание почвенного органического углерода) (ПОУ) и основных макроэлементов (N, P, K) в различных типах растительности в пределах учебного стационара в лесу Алас Бромо, Центральная Ява, Индонезия. С помощью метода приманки из деревянных кольев в ПВХ-трубках активность термитов была количественно оценена и разделена на пять классов по степени повреждений. Отбор проб проводился как в сухой, так и в дождливый сезоны, в сосновых и краснодревесных насаждениях различного возраста, с последующим анализом образцов почвы на содержание ПОУ, общего азота (Ntotal), общего фосфора (Ptotal), общего калия (Ktotal) и углерода микробной биомассы почвы. Результаты показали значительные сезонные колебания и различия в разнообразии и активности термитов в зависимости от типа насаждений, при этом более высокая численность и разнообразие термитов наблюдались в сухой сезон, особенно в сосновых насаждениях, которые также демонстрировали более высокую привлекательность для термитов. Повышенная активность термитов, проявившаяся в более высоких классах повреждений кольев, была тесно связана с повышенными уровнями ПОУ, общего азота, фосфора и калия, а также углерода микробной биомассы почвы. Корреляционный анализ Пирсона подтвердил положительную и значимую корреляцию между активностью термитов и каждым из изученных параметров почвы, при этом наиболее сильная корреляция наблюдалась между активностью термитов и содержанием общего азота (r = 0.771) и углерода микробной биомассы почвы (r = 0.487). Эти результаты подчеркивают биологический вклад термитов в плодородие почвы, опосредованный такими механизмами, как разложение органического вещества, биотурбация и минерализация питательных веществ, облегчаемая симбиотической кишечной микробиотой. Результаты показывают, что активность термитов не только повышает содержание ПОУ за счет стехиометрических сдвигов, но и способствует накоплению питательных веществ, особенно в условиях интенсивного потребления древесины. Кроме того, содержание углерода в микробной биомассе было значительно выше в районах с активным присутствием термитов, что указывает на синергетический эффект между макрофауной и микробными сообществами в регулировании динамики углерода в почве. Данное исследование подчеркивает экологическое значение термитов в устойчивом управлении лесами и их потенциальное использование в качестве биоиндикаторов состояния почвы.  

Termites are increasingly recognized as key ecosystem engineers with critical roles in regulating soil processes and nutrient cycling, particularly in tropical forest ecosystems. This study investigates the functional role of termite activity in influencing soil organic carbon (SOC) and essential macronutrients (N, P, K) under different vegetation stands within the Alas Bromo Educational Forest, Central Java, Indonesia. Employing a wood stake baiting method within PVC tubes, termite activity was quantified and classified into five damage classes. Sampling was conducted during both dry and rainy seasons across pine and mahogany stands of various ages, with subsequent analysis of soil samples for SOC, total nitrogen (TN), total phosphorus (TP), total potassium (TK), and soil microbial biomass carbon (SMBC). Findings revealed significant seasonal and stand-type variation in termite diversity and activity, with higher termite abundance and diversity observed during the dry season, particularly in pine stands, which also exhibited higher palatability. Increased termite activity, as reflected by higher stake damage classes, was strongly associated with elevated levels of SOC, TN, TP, TK, and SMBC. Pearson correlation analysis confirmed positive and significant correlation between termite activity and each of the soil parameters studied, with the strongest correlation observed between termite activity and TN (r = 0.771) and SMBC (r = 0.487). These findings highlight the biological contributions of termites to soil fertility, mediated through mechanisms such as organic matter decomposition, bioturbation, and nutrient mineralization facilitated by symbiotic gut microbiota. The results demonstrate that termite activity not only enhances SOC content through stoichiometric shifts but also promotes nutrient accumulation, particularly under conditions of high wood consumption. Furthermore, the microbial biomass carbon content was significantly higher in areas with active termite presence, indicating synergistic effects between macrofauna and microbial communities in regulating soil carbon dynamics. This study underscores the ecological significance of termites in sustainable forest management and their potential utilization as bioindicators of soil health.

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