Vermicomposting: Principels Practice and Benefits
by Ted Town, Molly Jahn, Rupert Thatcher
ISBN: 9781787159549
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Imprint : Kruger Brentt Publishers UK Ltd.
Year : 2025
Price : Rs. 224.00
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About The Book
KEY FEATURES
It is written in a lucid style with the most recent advances, and with theoretical discussions being supplemented with illustrations, and tables for easy understanding of the subject.
This book highlights the biology of these worms and how to maintain and prepare suitable bedding for this biological treatment of solid waste.
The book is also supported with a comprehensive glossary and index at the end.
It is believed that this book would be useful to all those who are interes
Table of Contents
CONTENTS
Preface v
1. Introduction to Vermicomposting 1
1.1 Introduction 1
1.2 Earthworms 3
1.3 Factors affecting distribution 4
1.4 Anatomical characteristics of earthworms 5
1.5 Types of earthworms 7
1.6 Ecological role and economic importance of earthworms 10
1.7 Vermiculture: definition, scope and importance 10
1.8 Vermicompost preparation 12
1.9 Microbiology 13
1.10. Reproduction 14
1.11 Advantages of vermicompost 19
1.12 Harvesting of the vermicompost from the pit: 19
1.11Po
