Asian Journal of Plant and Soil Sciences

Termites are typical of the subtropical, temperate, and tropical regions of the world, and may also play an important role in soil construction and nutrient cycling, and ecosystem processes. They are also referred to as ecosystem bioengineers in the tropical landscapes, and they have great influence on the soil’s fertility, nutrient cycle, and decomposition of organic matter. Termites make the soil more porous, which lets water and air through. They do this by making complex subterranean passageways and mounds, which stops land runoff and erosion. Termites help transfer minerals from deep soils to the surface, where they create nutrient-rich areas that help plants grow. Their tunnelling creates better paths for water to move, which helps the damaged landscapes store more moisture and improves the soil's ability to hold water during dry spells.

The goal of the study is to look at and combine all the scientific research on how termites can protect soil and make agriculture more sustainable. The paper's goals are to find out how termites change the physical, chemical, and biological properties of soil; to find out how they affect the cycling of nutrients, the breakdown of organic matter, and the storage of carbon; to find out how termites change soils affect crop growth and ecosystem stability; and to look into ways to use termite activity in ecological restoration and sustainable agriculture.