Overview

Earthworm's vermicompost is a nutritive organic fertiliser rich in NKP, micronutrients, and beneficial soil microbes. They are scientifically proven to be excellent growth promoters and protectors for crop plants. In experiments with corn and wheat crops it displayed excellent growth performances in terms of height of plants, colour and texture of leaves, as well as the appearance of fruiting structures. There is also less incidences of pest and disease attack and reduced demand of water for irrigation. This book discusses and presents data which suggest that the vermicompost of earthworms contributes to an increase in the yield of crops when used as a fertiliser.

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Author:   Rajiv K Sinha ,  Sunil Heart ,  Dalsukh Valani ,  Brijal K Soni
Publisher:   Nova Science Publishers Inc
Imprint:   Nova Science Publishers Inc
Weight:   0.126kg
ISBN:  

9781611225808

ISBN 10:   1611225809
Pages:   71
Publication Date:   16 February 2011
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Unknown
Availability:   Awaiting stock  

Table of Contents

Introduction; Outstanding Physical, Chemical & Biological Properties of Vermicompost; Some Important Studies on Agronomic Impacts of Vermicompost on Plants; Vermicompost Protective : Chemical Fertilizer Destructive to Farmlands; Vermicompost : More Nutritive & Powerful Growth Promoter Over Conventional Composts; Factors Determining the Nutritional Quality of Vermicompost; Some Significant Properties of Vermicompost of Great Agronomic Value; Amount & Application Time of Vermicompost in Crops; Some Experimental Studies Testifying the Agronomic Value of Vermicompost as Superior to Conventional Compost & a Sustainable Alternative to Chemical Fertilizers; Vermiwash: The Nutritive Growth Promoting & Pesticidal Liquid Filtered During Vermicompost Production; Important Feedbacks from Farmers Using Vermicompost in Bihar (India); Conclusions & Remarks; Index.

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