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Vermicomposting of organic wastes by using Eudrilus eugeniae earthworm
S. Sathiyavathi and S. Monisha
Year : 2023 | Pages: 1-4
Received on: 03/03/2023
Revised on: 03/24/2023
Accepted on: 2023-04-01
Published on: 04/07/2023
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S. Sathiyavathi and S. Monisha( 2023).
Vermicomposting of organic wastes by using Eudrilus eugeniae earthworm
. International Journal of Zoology and Applied Biosciences, ( ), 1-4.
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Abstract
Vermicomposting the conversion of organic waste into vermicompost, is mediated by the combined action of earthworms and microorganisms. This interesting and attractive alternative to composting turns organic waste into a substrate that can be used as a soil amendment and as a growing medium for use in horticulture. Soil not required in vermicomposting as the organic matter acts as both the substrate the food, and therefore only epigeic earthworms can be used in the process. Vermicompost is nutrient-rich casts generated by the earthworms that can be used as biofertilizers.
Keywords
Organic waste, Epigeic earthworm, Vermicompost, Prikshapariyar.
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