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What percentage of global food production is attributed to earthworms according to recent studies?
What percentage of global food production is attributed to earthworms according to recent studies?
Which country's grain harvest is approximately comparable to the amount of food production attributed to earthworms?
Which country's grain harvest is approximately comparable to the amount of food production attributed to earthworms?
What percentage increase in grain yields was observed in Sub-Saharan Africa due to earthworms?
What percentage increase in grain yields was observed in Sub-Saharan Africa due to earthworms?
What harmful substance do earthworms help protect plants from?
What harmful substance do earthworms help protect plants from?
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Which organization conducted the research on the impact of earthworms on crop yields?
Which organization conducted the research on the impact of earthworms on crop yields?
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Which legumes were included in the study alongside the four grains?
Which legumes were included in the study alongside the four grains?
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What do the researchers believe about the farmers in developing regions regarding agricultural inputs?
What do the researchers believe about the farmers in developing regions regarding agricultural inputs?
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How much food production in tons is attributed to earthworms annually?
How much food production in tons is attributed to earthworms annually?
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Which regions showed a significant reliance on earthworm-rich organic matter for agriculture?
Which regions showed a significant reliance on earthworm-rich organic matter for agriculture?
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What do the researchers suggest for sustainable agricultural practices?
What do the researchers suggest for sustainable agricultural practices?
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What role do earthworms play in relation to tomato plants?
What role do earthworms play in relation to tomato plants?
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In what type of environment do tomato plants benefit from the presence of earthworms?
In what type of environment do tomato plants benefit from the presence of earthworms?
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What is one of the potential benefits of earthworms to tomato plants as suggested by the findings?
What is one of the potential benefits of earthworms to tomato plants as suggested by the findings?
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What is one way that earthworms contribute to improved drainage in soil?
What is one way that earthworms contribute to improved drainage in soil?
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Which statement reflects the findings about the relationship between earthworms and tomato plants?
Which statement reflects the findings about the relationship between earthworms and tomato plants?
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When were the findings regarding earthworms and tomato plants published?
When were the findings regarding earthworms and tomato plants published?
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In what way do earthworms enhance nutrient availability for plants?
In what way do earthworms enhance nutrient availability for plants?
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How do earthworms potentially mitigate the impact of microplastic pollution on plants?
How do earthworms potentially mitigate the impact of microplastic pollution on plants?
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What overall effect do earthworms have on agricultural productivity?
What overall effect do earthworms have on agricultural productivity?
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Which of the following is NOT a benefit of earthworms in soil management?
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of earthworms in soil management?
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