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A Study of Soil Quality and Air Quality Affecting the Growth of Termite Mushrooms
Organization(s):Banthungna School Trang,Thailand
Country:Thailand
Student(s):Miss Piyaporn Sunsan
Miss Thanrada Iamsan
Miss Nissara Lansin
Grade Level:Upper Primary (grades 3-5, ages 8-11)
GLOBE Member(s):Saisuda Napaphan
Contributors:Mrs. Natlada Decharan
Mrs. Saisuda Napapan
Mr. Teerasarn Karnjanasrimak
Report Type(s):Virtual Science Symposium Report
Protocols:Air Temperature, Land Cover Classification, Earth As a System, Soil Moisture - Gravimetric, Soil Moisture - SMAP Block Pattern, Soil pH, Soil Temperature
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Language(s):English
Date Submitted:2026-01-30
This environmental science research aimed to study soil quality and air quality affecting the growth of termite mushrooms at Ban Thung Na School, Trang Province. The objectives of this study were:
1. to compare soil quality affecting the growth of termite mushrooms in open areas and areas covered with trees;
2. to compare air quality affecting the growth of termite mushrooms in open areas and areas covered with trees; and
3. to study the density of termite mushrooms in both areas.
Soil quality was examined in terms of soil structure, soil temperature, soil moisture, and soil pH, while air quality was examined in terms of air temperature and relative humidity. The results showed that soil in areas covered with trees had a granular structure, lower soil temperature, lower pH value, and higher soil moisture than open areas. In addition, air temperature was lower and relative humidity was higher in areas covered with trees. These environmental conditions resulted in a higher density of termite mushrooms in areas covered with trees.