In the present review, vermicompost is described as an excellent soil amendment and a
biocontrol agent which make it the best organic fertilizer and more eco-friendly as compared …

Exploring the dramatic growth and changes in the field of vermicomposting since 1988, this
comprehensive review assesses the advancements made in government-funded projects in …

Some effects of humic acids, formed during the breakdown of organic wastes by earthworms
(vermicomposting), on plant growth were evaluated. In the first experiment, humic acids …

The importance of biological processes in the management and recycling of organic wastes
has been widely recognized; this chapter deals with vermicomposting, which is one of the …

Recognition of the importance of soil organic matter (SOM) in soil health and quality is a
major part of fostering a holistic, preventive approach to agricultural management. Students …

The use of organic matter such as animal manures, human waste, food wastes, yard wastes,
sewage sludges and composts has long been recognized in agriculture as beneficial for …

Plant based drugs are being popularized in recent past owing to their longterm benefits
without causing side effects. Medicinal and aromatic plants are major sources of these …

Black pepper (Piper nigrum L., Piperaceae), the major world spice, has been referred to as
the “King of Spices” and “Black Gold.” Widely used as a culinary spice and table condiment …

Vermiculture is the art, science, and industry of raising earthworms for baits, feeds, and
composting of organic wastes. Composting through the action of earthworms and …

Availability of quality planting material of high yielding varieties is a major production
constraint in all black pepper (Piper nigrum L.) growing countries, and hence there is a need …