Vermicomposting of different organic materials using the epigeic earthworm Eisenia foetida

• Published in: International journal of recycling of organic waste in agriculture Vol. 8; no. 1; pp. 23 - 36
• Main Authors: Ramnarain, Yvonne Indrani, Ansari, Abdullah Adil, Ori, Lydia
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Berlin/Heidelberg Springer Berlin Heidelberg 01.03.2019; Islamic Azad University, Isfahan (Khorasgan) Branch; OICC Press
• Subjects: Agricultural economics; Animal wastes; Aquatic Pollution; Cattle manure; chemical analysis; Composting; Composts; Cow manure; data analysis; Data processing; Dry grass clippings; Earth and Environmental Science; earthworms; Eisenia fetida; Eisenia foetida; End users; Environment; farmers; Fertilizers; Grasses; Humidity; Micronutrients; Microorganisms; mineral fertilizers; Nutrient status; Organic chemistry; organic foods; Organic materials; Original Research; pH effects; prices; Rice; Rice straw; Straw; Temperature; Vermicompost; Vermicomposting; vermicomposts; Waste Water Technology; Water Management; Water Pollution Control; Worms; Vermicompost; Cow manure; Dry grass clippings; Rice straw

Purpose The present research was conducted with the objective of exploring the vermicomposting process, which involves different stages such as building of a vermicompost station; import of a compost earthworm ( Eisenia foetida ); and production of vermicompost using dry grass clippings, rice straw...