Earthworms Vermicompost: A Powerful Crop Nutrient over the Conventional Compost & Protective Soil Conditioner against the Destructive Chemical Fertilizers for Food Safety and Security
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| Title | Earthworms Vermicompost: A Powerful Crop Nutrient over the Conventional Compost & Protective Soil Conditioner against the Destructive Chemical Fertilizers for Food Safety and Security |
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| Author | Sinha, Rajiv Kumar; Herat, Sunil; Valani, Dalsukhbhai Bhovanbhai; Chauhan, Krunalkumar A |
| Journal Name | American-Eurasian Journal of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences |
| Year Published | 2009 |
| Place of publication | Pakistan |
| Publisher | International Digital Organization for Scientific Information |
| Abstract | Earthworms vermicompost is proving to be highly nutritive 'organic fertilizer' and more powerful 'growth promoter' over the conventional composts and a 'protective' farm input (increasing the physical, chemical & biological properties of soil, restoring & improving its natural fertility) against the 'destructive' chemical fertilizers which has destroyed the soil properties and decreased its natural fertility over the years. Vermicompost is rich in NKP (nitrogen 2-3%, potassium 1.85-2.25% and phosphorus 1.55-2.25%), micronutrients, beneficial soil microbes and also contain 'plant growth hormones & enzymes'. It is scientifically proving as 'miracle growth promoter & also plant protector' from pests and diseases. Vermicompost retains nutrients for long time and while the conventional compost fails to deliver the required amount of macro and micronutrients including the vital NKP to plants in shorter time, the vermicompost does. |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Published | Yes |
| Alternative URI | http://www.idosi.org/aejaes/aejaes5(S).htm |
| Copyright Statement | Copyright 2009 IDOSI. The attached file is reproduced here in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher. Please refer to the journal's website for access to the definitive, published version. |
| Volume | 5 |
| Issue Number | Suppl. |
| Page from | 14 |
| Page to | 22 |
| ISSN | 1818-6769 |
| Date Accessioned | 2010-05-17 |
| Date Available | 2010-08-24T06:51:50Z |
| Language | en_AU |
| Research Centre | Atmospheric Environment Research Centre |
| Faculty | Faculty of Science, Environment, Engineering and Technology |
| Subject | Agriculture, Land and Farm Management |
| URI | http://hdl.handle.net/10072/30336 |
| Publication Type | Journal Articles (Refereed Article) |
| Publication Type Code | c1 |
Please use this identifier to cite this record: http://hdl.handle.net/10072/30336
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