Vermicomposting: New approach to modern agriculture practices for sustainable food productivity

International Journal of Agriculture & Environmental Science

© 2017 by SSRG - IJAES Journal

Volume 4 Issue 2

Year of Publication : 2017

Authors : Priyanka Ashiya, Nidhi Rai

10.14445/23942568/IJAES-V4I2P102

How to Cite?

Priyanka Ashiya, Nidhi Rai, "Vermicomposting: New approach to modern agriculture practices for sustainable food productivity," SSRG International Journal of Agriculture & Environmental Science, vol. 4,  no. 2, pp. 9-14, 2017. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23942568/IJAES-V4I2P102

Abstract:

Vermicomposting is a simple biotechnological process of composting, in which certain species of earthworms are used to enhance the process of waste conversion and produce a better product. Vermicompost is the excreta of earthworm, which are capable of improving soil health and nutrient status. Earthworms excreta (vermicast) has been found to be nutritive organic fertilizer rich in humus, NPK, micronutrients, beneficial soil microbes; nitrogen-fixing, phosphate solubilizing bacteria, actinomycets and growth hormones auxins, gibberlins & cytokinins. Both vermicompost & its body liquid (vermiwash) are proven as good growth promoters & protectors for crop plants.

Keywords:

Vermicompost, Earthworms, Agriculture, Fertilizer, Soil, Organic

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