Earthworm Vermicompost : A Sustainable Alternative to Chemical Fertilizers for Organic Farming

by Sinha, Rajiv K.; Valani, Dalsukh; Soni, Brijal K.; Chandran, Vinod

• ISBN13: 9781611225808
• ISBN10: 1611225809
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2011-01-01
• Publisher: Nova Science Pub Inc

Summary

Earthworm's vermicompost is a nutritive organic fertiliser rich in NKP, micronutrients, and beneficial soil microbes. They are scientifically proven to be excellent growth promoters and protectors for crop plants. In experiments with corn and wheat crops it displayed excellent growth performances in terms of height of plants, colour and texture of leaves, as well as the appearance of fruiting structures. There is also less incidences of pest and disease attack and reduced demand of water for irrigation. This book discusses and presents data which suggest that the vermicompost of earthworms contributes to an increase in the yield of crops when used as a fertiliser.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Outstanding Physical, Chemical & Biological Properties of Vermicompost

Some Important Studies on Agronomic Impacts of Vermicompost on Plants

Vermicompost Protective : Chemical Fertilizer Destructive to Farmlands

Vermicompost : More Nutritive & Powerful Growth Promoter Over Conventional Composts

Factors Determining the Nutritional Quality of Vermicompost

Some Significant Properties of Vermicompost of Great Agronomic Value

Amount & Application Time of Vermicompost in Crops

Some Experimental Studies Testifying the Agronomic Value of Vermicompost as Superior to Conventional Compost & a Sustainable Alternative to Chemical Fertilizers

Vermiwash: The Nutritive Growth Promoting & Pesticidal Liquid Filtered During Vermicompost Production

Important Feedbacks from Farmers Using Vermicompost in Bihar (India)

Conclusions & Remarks

Index

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