The vermicomposting of pre-treated pig manure

Chan, Paul L.S.; Griffiths, David

doi:10.1016/0269-7483(88)90027-4

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“…Various greenhouse and field studies have examined the effects of a variety of vermicomposts on a wide range of crops including cereals and legumes (Souzaa et al 2013;Chan and Griffiths 1988), vegetables (Doan et al 2013;Edwards and Burrows 1988;Atiyeh et al 2000a), ornamental and flowering plants (Edwards and Burrows 1988;Atiyeh et al 2000b) and field crops (Najar and Khan 2013a;Bhattacharya et al 2012;Wu et al 2012;Valdez-Péreza et al 2011). Most of these investigations have confirmed that vermicomposts usually have significant beneficial effects on plant growth and yield.…”

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Effect of macrophyte vermicompost on growth and productivity of brinjal (Solanum melongena) under field conditions

Najar

Khan

Hai

2015

Int J Recycl Org Waste Agricult

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Background Macrophytes (fresh water plants) comprise a diverse group of the flora which play important roles in the maintenance of trophic food chains and biogeochemical processes, but are deleterious when present in excess. However, due to various anthropogenic activities, there is accumulation of nutrients in aquatic ecosystems resulting in massive macrophytic growth. These weeds do not possess any economic value and remain laid on lake shores after harvesting and become a source of odor problem, thus posing a challenge to the lake management authorities regarding their proper disposal. However, vermicomposting turns these macrophytes into materials useful in horticulture/agriculture for restoration of soil fertility, in addition to providing a solution to the nuisance of harvested weeds. Results The study was conducted to investigate the effect of different rates (2, 4 and 6 t/ha) of macrophyte-based vermicompost on germination, growth and yield of Solanum melongena under field conditions. The data revealed that different rates of vermicompost produced varied and significant effect (P \ 0.05) as compared to the control on germination, growth and yield parameters with maximum value recorded at 6 t/ha, followed by 4 t/ha and the least at 2 t/ha. The dose of 6 t/ha significantly (P \ 0.05) increased germination (22.56 ± 2.5 %), number of fruits per plant (3.55 ± 0.07) mean fruit weight (73 ± 5.0 g), yield per plant (1.48 ± 0.05 kg) and marketable fruits (28.66 ± 3.0 %) when compared with the control. The study suggests that macrophyte-based vermicompost as a potential source of plant nutrients for sustainable crop production. Conclusion Macrophyte-based vermicompost is an efficient quality yielder and economy enhancer for sustainable agriculture especially for the communities having vegetable gardens around lakes will benefit by using macrophyte vermicompost, a balanced and low-cost organic fertilizer.

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Effect of macrophyte vermicompost on growth and productivity of brinjal (Solanum melongena) under field conditions

Najar

Khan

Hai

2015

Int J Recycl Org Waste Agricult

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“…The ability of some earthworms to consume a wide range of organic residues such as sewage sludge, animal wastes, crop residues, and industrial refuse has been fully established (Mitchell et al 1980;Edwards et al 1985;Chan & Griffiths 1988;Hartenstein & Bisesi 1989). In the process of feeding, earthworms fragment the waste substrate, enhance microbial activity and the rates of decomposition of the material, leading to a composting or humification effect by which the unstable organic matter is oxidized and stabilized.…”

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Effects of vermicomposts and composts on plant growth in horticultural container media and soil

Atiyeh¹,

Subler²,

Edwards³

et al. 2000

Pedobiologia

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E Ef ff fe ec ct ts s o of f v ve er rm mi ic co om mp po os st ts s a an nd d c co om mp po os st ts s o on n p pl la an nt t g gr ro ow wt th h i in n h ho or rt ti ic cu ul lt tu ur ra al l c co on nt ta ai in ne er r m me ed di ia a a an nd d s so oi il l SummaryVermicomposts, which are produced by the fragmentation of organic wastes by earthworms, have a fine particulate structure and contain nutrients in forms that are readily available for plant uptake. In greenhouse trials, the growth of marigold and tomato seedlings, in a commercial horticultural potting medium (Metro-Mix 360), was enhanced significantly upon substitution of Metro-Mix 360 with 10 % or 20 % vermicomposted pig solids or vermicomposted food wastes, when all required nutrients were supplied. Same enhancement in marigold and tomato seedlings' growth occurred also upon substitution of Metro-Mix 360 with composted biosolids, but not with leaf compost. The shoot dry weights of raspberry plants, grown in a mineral soil mixed with vermicomposted pig wastes weighed more than those grown in unfertilized control soil, and were as great as those in soil receiving a complete fertilizer treatment. By comparison, raspberry shoot growth in soils amended with yard, leaf or bark composts, was poorer than that in the unfertilized control soil. Amending the soil with 4 % chicken manure compost killed most of the raspberry plants. However, plant mortality was reduced and growth restored when the chicken manure compost was mixed with vermicomposted pig solids, but not with bark or yard composts. Plant growth in soils containing a mixture of chicken manure compost with 20% vermicomposted pig wastes was similar to that of plants grown in the unfertilized control. Our results showed that vermicomposts have the potential for improving plant growth when added to greenhouse container media or soil. However, there seem to be distinct differences between specific vermicomposts and composts in terms of their nutrient contents, the nature of their microbial communities, and their effects on plant growth.

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“…The lower pH recorded in the final products might have been due to the production of CO 2 and organic acids by microbial metabolism during decomposition of the substrate (cow dung: garden litter; 1:3 ratio) in the feed mixture [14][15][16][17] . Similar results on vermicomposting of cattle manure, fruit and vegetable wastes have been reported 18,19 .…”

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Vermicomposting of Solid Waste Using Local and Exotic Earthworms - A Comparative Study

Krishan¹,

Kumar²,

Arthanareeswari³

et al. 2014

Chem Sci Trans

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Abstract:The aim of this study was to assess the decomposition efficiency of earthworms, local (L.mauritii) as well as exotic (Eisenia foetida) in vermicomposting of garden litter in SRM University campus, Tamilnadu, India. The vermicompost produced through vermicomposting of garden litter mixed with cow dung in the ratio of 3:1 by using local and exotic earthworms (Eisenia foetida) were rich in ammoniacal nitrogen, nitrate nitrogen, available phosphorus, total potassium & TKN and there was a reduction in total organic carbon and carbon to nitrogen ratio. The study reveals that the decomposition efficiency of exotic earthworms is better when compared to local earth worms.

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The vermicomposting of pre-treated pig manure

Cited by 100 publications

References 5 publications

Effect of macrophyte vermicompost on growth and productivity of brinjal (Solanum melongena) under field conditions

Effect of macrophyte vermicompost on growth and productivity of brinjal (Solanum melongena) under field conditions

Effects of vermicomposts and composts on plant growth in horticultural container media and soil

Vermicomposting of Solid Waste Using Local and Exotic Earthworms - A Comparative Study

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