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The main aim of this book is to bridge the gap between aerobic and anaerobic waste treatments by concentrating on studies of earthworms. In particular, vermicomposting is being discussed as well as its properties and applications. Other subjects touch on the treatment of palm oil mill effluents, the various importance of earthworms, its scope and future aspects of earthworm research, and the impact of waste management practices on human health.

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Author:   Katheem Kiyasudeen S ,  Mahamad Hakimi Ibrahim ,  Shlrene Quaik ,  Sultan Ahmed Ismail
Publisher:   Springer International Publishing AG
Imprint:   Springer International Publishing AG
Edition:   Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2016
Weight:   0.567kg
ISBN:  

9783319796635

ISBN 10:   3319796631
Pages:   259
Publication Date:   28 March 2019
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

1. Introduction to organic wastes and its management.- 2. An Introduction to anaerobic digestion of organic wastes.- 3. Composting – a traditional practice of waste treatment.- 4. General Introduction to earthworms, their classifications, and biology.- 5. Important digestive enzymes of earthworm.- 6. Microbial ecology associated with earthworm and its gut.- 7. Optimal conditions and environmental factors involved in breeding earthworms for vermicomposting.- 8. Vermicomposting – an earthworm mediated waste treatment technique.- 9. Vermicompost, its applications and derivatives.- 10. Vermifiltration of organic wastes: Palm oil mill effluent (POME).- 11. Earthworm based products, scope and future perspectives.- 12. Organic waste management practices and their impact on human health.

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