Entomofauna edáfica de los Jardines Botánicos de Madrid

The book "Entomofauna of the Soils of the Botanical Gardens of Madrid" offers a comprehensive analysis of soil quality in two significant botanical gardens in Madrid. By examining the entomofauna, particularly the diversity and abundance of arthropods in various soil samples, a comparison is made between the Royal Botanical Garden and the Alfonso XIII Royal Botanical Garden. The study employs the Berlese-Tullgren funnel for extracting soil fauna and demonstrates that the soils of the Alfonso XIII Garden exhibit higher biodiversity. These findings are not only important for the scientific community but also for practical gardening, as they highlight the significance of a diverse arthropod community for healthy soils. The results suggest that the use of peat in one of the gardens has negative effects on the soil fauna, potentially leading to an imbalance in the ecosystem.