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Chemical Engineering Transactions, 2014 This review discusses the differences between composting and vermicomposting of biodegradable solid waste. Solid waste management is a major challenge worldwide due to the rise in population and industrialization, leading to larger amount of solid wastes
T.Y. Wu, S.L. Lim, P.N. Lim, K.P.Y. Shak
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Vermicomposting of coir pith and cow manure: Influence of initial total phenolic content on earthworms’ performance [PDF]
International Journal of Recycling of Organic Waste in AgriculturePurpose: Vermicomposting of phenolics-rich lignocellulosic materials takes a long time to reach maturity, while worm mortality and weight loss are often encountered.
Kanokwan Pundee +2 more
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Increased quality of small-scale organic compost with the addition of efficient microorganisms
Revista Brasileira de Ciências Ambientais, 2021 Substantial quantities of solid livestock waste are potential sources of nutrients for agroecological production on small-scale farms. However, processes used to manage and dispose of this type of waste must be able to eliminate pathogenic microorganisms.
Renata Panisson +4 more
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Bioconversion of different organic waste into fortified vermicompost with the help of earthworm: A comprehensive review [PDF]
International Journal of Recycling of Organic Waste in Agriculture, 2020 Purpose Solid waste management has become a serious global problem. There is a strong need to recycle them as these wastes are rich in plant nutrients and soil conditioners.
Sharanpreet Singh +6 more
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Vermicomposting with maize increases agricultural benefits by 304 % [PDF]
, 2015 Pollution of agricultural ecosystems is due to the excessive use of mineral fertilizers and mass discharge of livestock manure. Therefore, there is a need for disposing manure safely, for instance by transforming manure into valuable compost. Traditional
Guo, Liyue +6 more
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Sustainable management of diseases and pests in crops by vermicompost and vermicompost tea. A review [PDF]
Agronomy for Sustainable Development, 2021 AbstractThe intensive use of inorganic fertilizers and pesticides in the agricultural field has globally destroyed soil fertility, killed beneficial microorganisms, and also decreased natural resistance in crops, thereby making them more vulnerable to diseases besides affecting human health and the environment.
Yatoo, Ali Mohd +3 more
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Enhancing pentachlorophenol degradation by vermicomposting associated bioremediation [PDF]
, 2016 Vermicomposting is an effective and environmentally friendly approach for soil organic contamination clean-up. This study investigated the roles and mechanisms of earthworm (Eisenia foetida) on soil pentachlorophenol (PCP) degradation with sterile and ...
Li, Yongtao +8 more
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International Journal of Recycling of Organic Waste in AgricultureIntroduction Vermicomposting could increase nutrients availability including phosphorus. During vermicomposting, a decomposition of organic substrates leads to the production of several organic acids, such as malonic, fumaric, succinic acids ...
Ebrahim Adhami +2 more
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High Rate Vermicomposting of Coral Vine by Employing Three Epigeic Earthworm Species [PDF]
Nature Environment and Pollution Technology, 2019 Use of the high-rate vermicomposting system and its relevant technology were successfully applied to accomplish direct vermicomposting of coral vine leaves - devoid of any pre-treatment/composting or amended with cow dung as earlier proclaimed protocols ...
S.G. Antony Godson and S. Gajalakshmi
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BioTechnologia, 2019 Vermicomposting of organic waste plays an important role in integrated waste management and sustainable agricultural development. This study aimed at investigating the transformation of nutrients and heavy metals during vermicomposting of fermented ...
Chinh Nguyen Hoang +5 more
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