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Organic manure production from cow dung and biogas plant slurry by vermicomposting under field conditions

open access: yesInternational Journal of Recycling of Organic Waste in Agriculture
Background: Vermicomposting is a biological process which may be a future technology for the management of animal excreta. This study was undertaken to produce vermicompost from cow dung and biogas plant slurry under field conditions.
Anoop Yadav   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Evaluating the effectiveness of HOCl application on odor reduction and earthworm population growth during vermicomposting of food waste employing Eisenia fetida.

open access: yesPLoS ONE, 2019
Vermicomposting has been recommended as an eco-friendly method to transform organic waste into nutrient resources with minimum energy input. However, odor and pest issues associated with this method limit the use of vermicomposting, especially in indoor ...
Chanwoo Kim   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Vermicomposting of food waste using Perionyx excavatus

open access: yes, 2009
Vermicomposting, a novel municipal biosolids and solid waste treatment process that uses earthworms for the biodegradation of these organic wastes, is noted for its success in producing valuable soil amendment.
Kam, Jolene Qian Yu
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Comparative Study of Vermicomposting: Apple Pomace Alone and in Combination with Wheat Straw and Manure

open access: yesAgronomy
Considering the sporadic number of scientific studies on vermicomposting apple pomace waste, this research conducts a comparative analysis of vermicomposting processes using Eisenia fetida, focusing on apple pomace both independently and in combination ...
Jasna M. Kureljušić   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Research Note: Nutrient Evaluation of Compost and Vermicast Produced Through On-site Production Technique

open access: yesAnnals of Tropical Research, 2014
This study, evaluates the process flow of nutrient from raw materials to compost to vermi fertilizer, and to assess the possibility of on-site organic fertilizer production technique.
Feliciano G. Sinon, Mark D. Atanasio
doaj   +1 more source

Earthworm gut microbiota and their role in vermicomposting: a review

open access: yesAnnals of Microbiology
Background Vermicomposting is a sustainable biotechnology application that encompasses conversion of organic waste into nutrientrich components through the combined activity of earthworms and their associated gut microbiota.
Shyamasree Ghosh   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Effects of Organic Feedstock Type on Nutrient Transformation and Chemical Characteristics of Vermicompost Produced by Eudrilus eugeniae

open access: yesInternational Journal of Recycling of Organic Waste in Agriculture
Purpose: This study evaluated how four agricultural residues coconut coir (CC), leaf litter (LL), water hyacinth (WH), and corn cob (CCOB) mixed with dairy manure influence nutrient transformation and maturity of vermicompost produced by Eudrilus ...
Suttayot Yimpoolsap
doaj   +1 more source

Reduction of Heavy Metal and Microbial Contaminants in Septage Via Vermicomposting

open access: yes, 2021
Septage or sludge from septic tank contains heavy metals and pathogens that need to be treated. One treatment option is vermicomposting to convert septage into compost or soil conditioner.
De Sales-Papa, Louernie F.   +1 more
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A STUDY ON THE EFFICIENCY OF LOW COST VERMICOMPOSTING STRUCTURE [PDF]

open access: yes, 2014
The present study was conducted at the Dryland Technology Park ,All India Coordinated Research Project for Dryland Agriculture, Biswanath Chariali Center, Biswanath College of Agriculture, Assam Agricultural University, Biswanath Chariali, District ...
Sarma, Pallab   +2 more
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Socioeconomic Dynamics of Vermicomposting Systems in Lebanon

open access: yes, 2016
Vermicomposting is a sustainable means of waste management, rural development, and eco-agricultural improvement. This study examines its potential in Lebanon, specifically from a microenterprise angle.
Monika Fabian   +3 more
core   +2 more sources

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