Use of vermicomposting biotechnology for recycling organic wastes in agriculture

Biotechnology of Agricultural Wastes Recycling Through Controlled Cultivation of Mushrooms

heavy metals concentration changes during vermicomposting of organic wastes

introduction the problem of solid waste management is one of the most critical environmental issues because of rapid population and economic growth, urbanization, and industrialization. furthermore, global attitudes are bent on accessing sustainable agriculture and conserving a clean and green environment. vermicomposting is a process to convert organic waste by the use of earthworms to produce...

Recycling of Urban Organic Waste for Urban Agriculture

The accelerated growth of the global urban population implies an increasing demand for public services. Yet, urban centres in developing countries are unable to meet such demand – services such as sanitation are poor or inadequate to cope with the increasing rates of urbanisation and the associated higher standards of living. According to the UN 2002 Human Development Report, 2.4 billion people...

Biotransformation of Biodegradable Solid Wastes into Organic Fertilizers using Composting or/and Vermicomposting

This review discusses the differences between composting and vermicomposting of biodegradable solid waste. Solid waste management is a major challenge worldwide due to the rise in population and industrialization, leading to larger amount of solid wastes being generated. Biological process has been widely recognized in converting solid organic materials into environmental friendly and value add...

Comparative Studies on the Levels of Vitamins during Vermicomposting of Fruit Wastes by Eudrilus Eugeniae and Eisenia Fetida

Organic wastes are extensively increasing with increased human populations, intensive agriculture and industrialization. The disposal of wastes has become important for a healthy quality of environment. In this regard recycling of utilizable organic wastes is feasible. The recycling of wastes through vermicomposting reduces problems of disposal of organic wastes. Vermicomposting, a novel techni...