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- W304857242 abstract "Vermicomposting is a suitable means for waste remediation and organic manure (vermicompost) production. Earthworms occur in diverse habitats, vary greatly in size and feed upon a variety of organic materials. Most earthworms are terrestrial but may be estuarine. They are omnivorous but mostly feed on dead organic matter, living bacteria, rotifers, nematodes, fungi, and other microorganisms. Out of about 3000 species of earthworms found worldwide, in India about 500 species have been reported. Earthworms eject humus-rich castings and form water-stable aggregates, which improve soil physical and chemical properties. Casting also contains enzymes like protease, amylase, lipase, cellulase and chitinase to decompose organic matter. Vermiculture is feasible in suitable containers and can be done indoors or outdoors depending on local climatic conditions. A tremendous amount of work has been done worldwide on solid waste management employing different epigeic and anecic earthworm species. Use of earthworms as a source of human protein has also been advocated. They can also be utilized to feed fish, pigs and poultry. The action of earthworms in vermicomposting is by physical and biochemical processes. Physical processes include substrate aeration, mixing and grinding while biochemical processes involve decomposition of waste by various enzymes present in the gut of earthworms and is influenced by microbes present in their intestine. Earthworms have several medicinal properties and are also known to accumulate toxic residues from soil/substrates. The role of earthworms in sustainable farming is immense. The present paper reviews the information on various aspects of earthworms and vermitechnology. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________" @default.
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- W304857242 title "Earthworms and vermitechnology - a review." @default.
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