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In Africa, using ants and termites to increase crop yields - CSMonitor.com: 'The findings show that termites and ants improve soil fertility in drylands by digging tunnels that allow plants greater access to water.
The research also found that termites provide plants additional nutrients because they increase the amount of nitrogen contained in soil. This is done through nitrogen-heavy bacteria in their stomachs, which allows them to transmit nitrogen into soil through their saliva and feces.
Land that was treated with ants and termites showed a 36 percent increase in the amount of wheat produced.'
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