Effect of Eucalypus Citriodora Leaves on the Multiplication of Exotic Earthworm Species Eisenia Foetida
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When different ratios of Eucalyptus leaves and cow dung were mixed and analyzed for worm multiplication, amongst the three ratios (1:1, 3:1 and 3:2), 3:1 was the most suitable ratio as far as multiplication of worms is concerned. There was no multiplication of worms up to two weeks but the worms started multiplying at a significant rate after two weeks. After eight weeks of inoculation the number of worms went up to 658.33 as compared to 196.33 worms in control in 3:1 ratio. This ratio further provided rapid multiplication of worms i.e., 886.00 worms were observed as compared to 253.00 worms in control after twelve weeks of inoculation. 3:2 ratio i.e. (3 part cow dung + 2 part Eucalyptus leaves) stood second with 735.00 worms as compared to 253.00 in control followed by 638.33 worms in 1:1 (1 part cow dung + 1 part Eucalyptus leaves) ratio after twelve weeks.
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