Biotic Factors Affecting Agricultural Production

Biotic factors in an agricultural ecosystem refer to the living organisms that influence the ecosystem dynamics and processes. These organisms can directly or indirectly impact agricultural productivity and sustainability.

Biotic factors in an agricultural ecosystem include:

1. Soil Organisms:

These include earthworms, rodents, termites, fungi and bacteria.

Effects of Soil Organisms on Agricultural Production:

a. Soil organisms like fungi and bacteria can cause plant diseases.

b. Some help in the decomposition of plant materials to form humus.