[HTML][HTML] Earthworms building up soil microbiota, a review
RM Medina-Sauza, M Álvarez-Jiménez… - Frontiers in …, 2019 - frontiersin.org
The positive effect of earthworms on soil processes and plant growth has been extensively
documented. The capacity of earthworms to decompose organic matter has been attributed …
documented. The capacity of earthworms to decompose organic matter has been attributed …
[HTML][HTML] Vermicomposting of municipal solid waste as a possible lever for the development of sustainable agriculture. A review
V Ducasse, Y Capowiez, J Peigné - Agronomy for Sustainable …, 2022 - Springer
Continued population growth and urbanization as well as changing consumption patterns
have led to an explosion in the amount of waste produced, especially in cities. To feed the …
have led to an explosion in the amount of waste produced, especially in cities. To feed the …
[HTML][HTML] Changes in the composition and function of bacterial communities during vermicomposting may explain beneficial properties of vermicompost
Vermicomposting is the process by which organic waste is broken down through the
synergistic actions of earthworms and microbial communities. Although vermicomposting …
synergistic actions of earthworms and microbial communities. Although vermicomposting …
[HTML][HTML] Vermicomposting—facts, benefits and knowledge gaps
Industrialization and urbanization have led to an increased accumulation of waste materials
that are transformed into a nutrient-rich and high-quality product called vermicompost by the …
that are transformed into a nutrient-rich and high-quality product called vermicompost by the …
Earthworms and eco-consequences: Considerations to soil biological indicators and plant function: A review
S Al-Maliki, DKA Al-Taey, HZ Al-Mammori - Acta Ecologica Sinica, 2021 - Elsevier
Earthworms have been well reported to have a beneficial effect on soil microbes, soil
microbial biomass (SMB), fungal community, soil structure, water retention and plant growth …
microbial biomass (SMB), fungal community, soil structure, water retention and plant growth …
Mycorrhizal association of common European tree species shapes biomass and metabolic activity of bacterial and fungal communities in soil
Recent studies have revealed effects of various tree species on soil physical and chemical
properties. However, effects of various tree species on composition and activity of soil …
properties. However, effects of various tree species on composition and activity of soil …
Comparative analysis of vermicompost quality produced from brewers' spent grain and cow manure by the red earthworm Eisenia fetida
Brewers' spent grain (BSG) is a by-product of brewing that is usually used as low-value
animal feed, although it can be better exploited in biotechnological processes, such as …
animal feed, although it can be better exploited in biotechnological processes, such as …
Intensification of vermitechnology for kitchen vegetable waste and paddy straw employing earthworm consortium: assessment of maturity time, microbial community …
Vermicomposting is usually performed with one earthworm species. However, use of a
consortium of two or more species (Eisenia fetida, Eudrilus eugeniae, and Perionyx …
consortium of two or more species (Eisenia fetida, Eudrilus eugeniae, and Perionyx …
Host taxonomy determines the composition, structure, and diversity of the earthworm cast microbiome under homogenous feeding conditions
Host evolutionary history is a key factor shaping the earthworm cast microbiome, although its
effect can be shadowed by the earthworm's diet. To untangle dietary from taxon effects, we …
effect can be shadowed by the earthworm's diet. To untangle dietary from taxon effects, we …
Dynamics of microbial communities related to biochemical parameters during vermicomposting and maturation of agroindustrial lignocellulose wastes
JM Castillo, E Romero, R Nogales - Bioresource technology, 2013 - Elsevier
Scarce information is available on the changes in abundance of microbial taxa during
vermicomposting. Quantitative PCR and DGGE analysis were used to monitor variations in …
vermicomposting. Quantitative PCR and DGGE analysis were used to monitor variations in …