This paper is published in Volume-7, Issue-6, 2021
Area
Management of Kitchen Waste by Using Vermicomposting Method
Author
Tirthkar Nikhil Subhash, Patil Pruthviraj Satishrao, Alandikar Narendra Pradip, Shriram Rajesh Anand, Gaikwad Ritesh Suresh, Mingule Pratik Nagesh, Avinash A. Patil
Org/Univ
Vidya Vikas Pratishthan Institute of Engineering and Technology, Solapur, Maharashtra, India
Pub. Date
08 December, 2021
Paper ID
V7I6-1201
Publisher
Keywords
Vermicomposts, Management of Kitchen Waste

Citationsacebook

IEEE
Tirthkar Nikhil Subhash, Patil Pruthviraj Satishrao, Alandikar Narendra Pradip, Shriram Rajesh Anand, Gaikwad Ritesh Suresh, Mingule Pratik Nagesh, Avinash A. Patil. Management of kitchen waste by using the vermicomposting method in Solapur, International Journal of Advance Research, Ideas and Innovations in Technology, www.IJARIIT.com.

APA
Tirthkar Nikhil Subhash, Patil Pruthviraj Satishrao, Alandikar Narendra Pradip, Shriram Rajesh Anand, Gaikwad Ritesh Suresh, Mingule Pratik Nagesh, Avinash A. Patil (2021). Management of kitchen waste by using the vermicomposting method in Solapur. International Journal of Advance Research, Ideas and Innovations in Technology, 7(6) www.IJARIIT.com.

MLA
Tirthkar Nikhil Subhash, Patil Pruthviraj Satishrao, Alandikar Narendra Pradip, Shriram Rajesh Anand, Gaikwad Ritesh Suresh, Mingule Pratik Nagesh, Avinash A. Patil. "Management of kitchen waste by using the vermicomposting method in Solapur." International Journal of Advance Research, Ideas and Innovations in Technology 7.6 (2021). www.IJARIIT.com.

Abstract

Vermicomposting is a process in which earthworms are used to convert organic materials into humus-like material known as vermicompost. A number of researchers throughout the world found that the nutrient profile in vermicompost is generally higher than traditional compost. In fact, vermicompost can enhance soil fertility physically, chemically, and biologically. Physically, vermicompost-treated soil has better aeration, porosity, bulk density, and water retention. The chemical properties such as pH, electrical conductivity, and organic matter content are also improved for better crop yield. Nevertheless, the enhanced plant growth could not besat is factory explained by improvements in the nutrient content of the soil, which means that other plant growth influencing materials are available in the vermicomposts. Although vermicomposts have been shown to improve plant growth significantly, the application of vermicomposts at high concentrations could impede the growth due to the high concentrations of soluble salts available in the vermicomposts. Therefore, vermicomposts should be applied at moderate concentrations in order to obtain maximum plant yield. This review paper discussed in detail the effects of vermicompost on soil fertility physically, chemically, and biologically. Future prospects and economy on the use of organic fertilizers in the agriculture sector were also examined.