VERMICOMPOSTING OF PLANT AND ANIMAL WASTES WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO EUDRILUS EUGENIAE

The present study reports on the vermicompost obtained from plant and animal wastes using Eudrilus eugeniae by bed method. Amongst them, vermicompost raised from animal wastes served as an excellent, nutrient rich organic fertilizer and soil conditioner within a short period of time which could be recommended to the farming community. The vermicompost obtained was rich black in colour and homogenous in nature, improving soil aeration, promoting survival, and dispersal of useful bacteria. In conclusion, earthworms act as mechanical blenders and by commuting the organic matter they modify its physical and chemical status, increasing the surface area exposed to microorganisms and making it much more favourable for microbial activity and further decomposition