Nano Vermicomposting from Agricultural Wastes for Sustainable Organic Farming in Odisha

ISBN: 978-93-878500-33

DOI:10.28921/nrme.book.12.2018.1.35

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 Vermicomposting organic waste could have dual bene?cial effects by generating an economically viable animal feed protein in the form of worm biomass, while alleviating the negative effects of poor organic waste management. Nano-science is based on the manipulation of individual atoms and/or molecules to produce materials from them for functioning well below the sub-microscopic level. They involve physical, chemical and biological knowledge at scales ranging between individual atoms and molecules below the nanometer or up to 100 nm and emerging as one of the most active areas of research in modern science. The nanoparticles exhibit completely new or improved properties based on specific characteristics such as size, distribution and morphology. In this present study, a low-maintenance nano vermicomposting system was evaluated as manure and agriculture waste management system for small-holder farmers. A nano vermicomposting system using the earthworm species Eudrilus eugeniae and treating rice straw, grass waste was set up in Synergy Institute of Technology, and monitored for 90 days. Nano vermicomposting was found to be a viable manure management method in small-scale rural agriculture. It also contains biologically active substances such as plant growth regulators. Based on all these characteristics earthworm processed waste should have great commercial potential in the horticultural industry as container media for growing cuttings and vegetable plants.

• Content

  1. Introduction 

  2. Material and Methods

  3. Result and Discussion 

  4. Conclusion 

  5. Reference

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