Changes in microbial properties and nutrient dynamics in bagasse and coir during vermicomposting: Quantification of fungal biomass through ergosterol estimation in vermicompost

Recycling of three different types of rural wastes employing vermicomposting technology by Eisenia fetida at low temperature

“…The results of current study are in accordance with study of vermicomposting from cattle manure (Mitchell, 1997), bagasse and coir (Pramanik, 2010). Bioconversion of garden waste, kitchen waste and cow dung data revealed that total K have increased significantly higher (1.01± 0.18) in kitchen waste as compared to cow dung (0.88± 0.18) and garden waste (0.60± 0.02) during the study (Wani et al, 2013). Pramanik, (2010 confirmed that during vermicomposting of bagasse and coir the concentration of K increased about 59-77%, which depending on initial physico-chemical characteristics of wastes.…”

“…Kruskal-Wallis test (Fisher F-test) analysis results also between type and percentage of medium used in each treatment with K changes showed a significant correlation (P < 0.000). The results of current study are in accordance with study of vermicomposting from cattle manure (Mitchell, 1997), bagasse and coir (Pramanik, 2010). Bioconversion of garden waste, kitchen waste and cow dung data revealed that total K have increased significantly higher (1.01± 0.18) in kitchen waste as compared to cow dung (0.88± 0.18) and garden waste (0.60± 0.02) during the study (Wani et al, 2013).…”

Industrial wastes and sludges management by vermicomposting

“…The micro-organisms not only mineralize complex substances into plant available form but also synthesize biologically active substances. Pramanik (2010) has reported that during vermicomposting, earthworms ingest microorganisms with organic substrates, but not all the microorganisms are killed during gut passage. In fact, under favourable condition of earthworm guts, spore germination is facilitated.…”

Changes in fungal population of fly ash and vinasse mixture during vermicomposting by Eudrilus eugeniae and Eisenia fetida: Documentation of cellulase isozymes in vermicompost

“…Periodical estimation revealed that fungal population of organic substrates increased steadily up to 5th week of vermicomposting, thereafter it became almost constant or slightly decreased depending on the composition of waste mixtures and species of earthworm used for vermicomposting. Pramanik (2010a) reported that maximum reduction in organic carbon content (more than 70% of the total reduction) due to mineralization of organic substrates was observed in the first 30-40 days of vermicomposting. Correlating these two facts, it could be concluded that this rapid decrease in organic carbon Fig.…”