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Production of worm biomass (Vermiprotein) and vermicompost by using earthworm Eisenia fetida in different flower species
Authors
Sheetal Roy, Showkat Ahmad Shah, Deepika Tiwari, Shobha Shouche
Abstract
Earthworms (Eisenia fetida) are known
to convert variety of organic wastes into useful products such as vermicompost,
worm biomass and vermiwash. The present study was undertaken to know the
potentiality of earthworms in bio-processing of organic waste flower species (Rosa
rubiginsosa, Tagetes marigold and Chrysanthermum) for the production
of worm biomass and vermicompost. Observations were made with respect to
initial and final biomass of worms, biomass ratio, percent compost and
vermicompost at various time intervals (15, 30 and 45 days) produced out of
three species. The gross biomass, biomass ratio in worm number significantly
(P< 0.05) varies with respect to Earthworm (Eisenia fetida). As the
days increases the gross biomass, biomass ratio, per cent compost and
vermicompost were also increased over the time in all three species. The
maximum worm biomass and percent vermicompost were noticed in all cultures of
Earthworm. The percent vermicompost produced was directly proportional and
positively correlated with gross biomass over the time from 15, 30 and 45 days
in all three species. Hence, all three variety of flower species were
effectively be used in the production of quantity and quality worm biomass and
vermicompost for pharmaceutical use and sustainable agricultural practices
respectively.
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Pages:25-29
How to cite this article:
Sheetal Roy, Showkat Ahmad Shah, Deepika Tiwari, Shobha Shouche "Production of worm biomass (Vermiprotein) and vermicompost by using earthworm <i>Eisenia fetida</i> in different flower species". International Journal of Zoology Studies, Vol 10, Issue 1, 2025, Pages 25-29
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