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volume 25 issue 1 (march 2004) : 29 - 39

ROLE OF VERMICOMPOST IN SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE - A REVIEW

D
D.R. Chaudhary
S
S.C. Bhandari·
L
L.M. Shukla
1Division of Soil Science and Agcicult'.lral Chemistry. Indian Agricultural Research Institute, NeIA.' Delhi· 110 012. Inrlia

  • Submitted|

  • First Online |

  • doi

Cite article:- Chaudhary D.R., Bhandari· S.C., Shukla L.M. (2025). ROLE OF VERMICOMPOST IN SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE - A REVIEW. Agricultural Reviews. 25(1): 29 - 39. doi: .

ABSTRACT

Organic wastes returned to the soil can maintain, enhance soil quality, fertility and productivity through favourable effect on soil properties and other processes. Vermicompost technology for composting of organic wastes is remarkably effective for reduction in the processing time of decomposition and produce good quality compost in terms of nutrients. It serves as an important component of integrated plant nutrient supply system for balanced fertilization along with mahtaining health to sustain the productivity of soils. Organic wastes returned to soil as vermicompost contribute to reduce the fertilizer requirement of crop. Beneficial effects d vermicompost on yield and quality of crop are also highlighted in the article, Vermicompost can be used as a potting mixture for horticultural crops.

KEYWORDS

    REFERENCES

    1. AICORPO (19~6). Annual Progress Report (Sunflowerl 1995-96. Directorate of Oilseeds Research, Hyderabad.
    2. Alter, D. and MItchell, A. (1992). Commun. Soi/Sci. PI. Anal., 23: 231-240. '
    3. Atiyeh, RM. et a/. (1999). Pedobiologia, 43: 724-728.
    4. Atiyeh, RM. et a/. (2000). Biores. Technol., 75: 175-180.
    5. Atiyeh, RM. eta/. (2000a). Pedobiologia, 44: 579-590.
    6. Balikai. R.A. eta/. (1998). Adv. Agric. Res. India, IX: 147-150.
    7. Bano, Ketal. (1987). J SoilEco1.Bio/., 7: 98-104.
    8. Bansal, S. and Kapoor, KK (2000). Biores. Techno/.. 73: 95-98,
    9. Bhandari, S.c. et a/. (2002). In: Seminar on Waste to Energy, held at Malviya Regional Engineering College, Jaipur.
    10. pp.159,
    11. Biradar, A.P. etal. (1998). Adv, Forestry Res. India, 18: 84-89.
    12. Blanchart, E. et al. (1997). Soil BioI. Biochem., 29: 431-439,
    13. Buckerfield, J.C. etal. (1999), Pedobiologia, 43: 753-759.
    14. Butt, KR (1993). Biores. Techno/., 44: 371-376.
    15. Cegarra, J. et a/. (1989). Sci. Total Environ., 81/82: 579-588.
    16. Chowdappa, P. etal. (1999).lndianJ Agric. Sci., 69: 563-566.
    17. Dayal, D. and Agarwal, S.K (1999). Indian J Agric. Sci., 69: 10-13.
    18. Dayal, D. and Agarwal, S.K. (1998). Indian J Agron.. 43: 469-473
    19. Desai, V.R et a/. (1999). J Maharashtra Agric. Univ" 24: 273-275.
    20. 38 AGRICULTURAL REVIEWS
    21. ,. , l*;
    22. Dkhar, M.S. and Mishra, RR (1986). J. Soil Biol Ecol, 6: 24-3l.
    23. Dominguez, J. eta/. (1997). Biocycle, 38(4): 57-59.
    24. Dorigol, S.B. (1995). M. Sc.(Ag.) Thesis, University of Agnl Sci., Dharwad, India.
    25. Edwards, C.A. (1995). Biocycle, 36(6): 56~58.
    26. Edwards, C.A. and Aetcher, K.E. (1988). Agric.Ecosystems Envir., 24: 235-247.
    27. Edwards, C.A. and Lofty, J.R (1977). BiologyofEarthworms, 2nd OOn., Chapman and Hall, London.
    28. Emel:c,on, WW. et al (1986). In: Interactions 0/Soil Minerals with Natural Organics andMicrobes. (Huang, P.M. and
    29. Schnitzer, M. OOs.), Soil Science Society of America Special Publication No. 17. pp. 521-547.
    30. Engelstad, F. (1991). Biol Fertil Soils, 12: 137-140. . '.
    31. Gangadhar, H.S. and Andanigowda (1995). In: Role o/Earthwormsin SoilFertiUfyand VermicompostingTechnoJogy,
    32. University of Agricultural Sciences; Bangalore. pp. 56. , .
    33. Gaur, A C. eta/. (1991). Progress Report. AICRi' on MicrobiologicalDecomposition and Recycling of Farm and City
    34. Waste, LA.RI., New Delhi.
    35. Giraddi, R.S.(2000). Indian J. Agric. Sd.., 70: 663-666:
    36. Ghosh, M. et a/. (1999). Biores. Technol, 69: 149-154.
    37. Govindan, M. eta/. (1995). J. Trop. Agric., 33: 174-175.
    38. Haimi, J. and Hunta, V. (1986). Biol Fertil. Spils, 2: 23-27.
    39. Haimi, J. and Hunta, V. (1987). Pedobiologiaj 30: 137-147.
    40. Jadhav, A.D. eta/. (1997). J. MaharashtraAgric. Univ., 22: 249-240.
    41. Jllmbhekar, HA: (1992). In: Proc. National Seminar on Organic Farming, MPKV, Pune, pp. 52-53.
    42. Jeyabal, A eta/. (1998). MadrasAgric. J., 85: 148·149.
    43. Kale, RD. (1992). Spice India, 5(9): 2-9.
    44. Kale, RD. and Bano, K. (1988). MysoreJ. Agric. Sci., 2: 339-344.
    45. Kale, RoO. eta/. (1987). SouthIndianHort., 35: 433-437.
    46. Kale, RD. eta/. (1991). In: Final Report of KSCST Project. N. 67-04/Vermi/34B (3478), cited by Sreenivas Ch.
    47. eta/.(2000). Ann. Agric. Res., 21: 108-113.
    48. Kale, RD. etal (1992). SoilBiol Biochem., 24: 1317-1320.
    49. Kermegam, N. etal (1999). Trop. Agric., 76: 143-146.
    50. Kolte, U.M. et a/. (1999). J. Maharashtra Agric. Univ., 24: 4-8.
    51. Krishnamoorthy, R.v. and Vajrabhiah, S.M. (1986).A-oc. Indian Acad Sci. (AnimaISci.), 95: 341-351.
    52. Kumar, V. eta/. (2001). Biores. Technol, 76: 173-175.
    53. Lavelle, P. (1988). Biol Fertil Soils, 6: 237-251.
    54. Lee, K.E". (1985). Earthworms: Their Ecology and Relationships with Soil and Land Use. Academic Press, Sidney.
    55. Lee, K.E. (1992). SoilBiol Biochem., 24: 1765-1771.
    56. Loquet, M. etal (1984). Appl Biochem: Biotech., 9: 377.
    57. Mahendran, P.P. and Kumar, N. (1997). South Indian Hort., 45: 240-245.
    58. Maheswarappa, HP. etal (1999). Ann. Agric. Res., 20: 318~323.
    59. Manna, M.C. et a/. (1994). National Seminar onDevelopment in Soil Science. Indian Society of Soil Science,
    60. New Delhi.
    61. Manna, M.C. eta/. (1997). Biol Fertil Soils, 24: 129-132.
    62. Marinissen, J.C.v. and Dexter, AR (1990). Biol Fertil Soils, 9: 163-167.
    63. Masciandaro, G. eta/. (1997). Can. J. SoiISci., 77: 579-587.
    64. Mathukia, RK. et al (1999). Indian Sug., 48: 839-842.
    65. . McColl, HP. et a/. (1982). N Z J. Agric. Res., 25: 239-243.
    66. Mitchell, A (1997). Soil Biol Biochem.; 29: 763-766.
    67. Nethra, N.N. etal (1999). Crop Res. (Hisar), 17: 209-215.
    68. Nowak, E. (1975). EcologyPollution, 23: 419-491.
    69. Orozco, F.H. etal (1996). Biol FertiJ. Soils, 22: 162-166.
    70. Parle, J.N. (1963). J. Gen. Microbiol, 31: 13-22.
    71. PatH, M.P. etal (1998). Adv. Agric. Res. India, IX: 39-42.
    72. PatH, S.L. and Sheelavantar,M.N. (2000). Ann. Agric. Res., 21: 32-36.
    73. Premuzic, Z. et al (1998). Hort Science, 33: 255-257.
    74. Rajkhowa, D.J. et a/. (2000). J. Indian Soc. Soil Sci., 48: 207-208. .
    75. Rangel, A.F. et al (1999). Pedobiologia, 43: 795-801.
    76. Rani, R and Srivastava, O.P. (1997). In!. Rice Res. Newsl., 22(3): 30-31.
    77. Vol. 25, ~O. 1, 2004 39
    78. Raut, RS. etc.1. (2ODO).In: InternationalConference on Managing NaturalResources, New Delhi. !;xtendedSUI11Ihbries,
    79. 2: 375-376. .
    80. Reddy, B.G. and Reddy, M.S. (1999). ANGRAUJ. Res., 27(3): 24-28.
    81. Reddy, R et aL (1998). Legume Res., 21: 57-60. .
    82. Roy, D.M. etaL (2000). In: InternationalConference on Managing NaturalResources, New Delhi. ExtendedSummarii!$,
    83. 3: 920-921. '
    84. Saikia, M. and Rajkhowa, D.L. (1998). J. Indian Potato Assoc., .25: 141-142.
    85. Sainz, M.J.etaL (1998). PI. Soil, 205: 85-92. .
    86. Satchell, J.E:'. (1983). Earthworm Ecology: From Darwin to Ve(mictiltiJre. Chapman and Hall, London..
    87. Satchell, J.E. and Martin, K. (1984). SoIIBiaf. Biochem., 16: 191-194.
    88. Scheu, U. (1992). BioI. Fertil. Soils, 13: 160-164.
    89. Senapati, B.K: (1984). Trap. Ecol., 25: 52-72.
    90. Serra"Wittling, C. et aL (1995). Bioi. Fertil. Soils, 20: 226-236.
    91. Sharma, N. et aL (1986). Invention intelligence, 22: 55-59.•
    92. Shinde, p.H. etaL (1992). Proc. National Seminar.on Organic Farming, MPKV, Pune, pp. 5~-55.
    93. . Shipitalo, M.J. and Protz, R (1987). Can. J. SoiI5ci., 67: 445-456.
    94. SreenivaS, Ch. etaL (2000). Ann. Agric. Res., 21: 108-113.
    95. Sreenivas, Ch. et aL (2000a). Ann. agric. Res., 21: 262-!l66..
    96. Talashilkar, S.C. et aL (1999). J. Indian Soc. Soil Sci., 47: SO-53.
    97. Thiyageshwari, S. and Perumal, R (1998}.In: Indiail InstitiJte ofSoil Sci.:i3u1!etin No. 2(Acharya, C.L. et aI., eds:).
    98. pp.191-195.
    99. .Tomati, U. etaL (1988). BioI. Fertil. Soils, 5: 288-294.
    100. Ushakumari, K. etaL (1997). South Indian Hort., 45: 158-160.
    101. Vadiraj, B.A.etaL (1992). Proc. 4th National Symposium on Soil Biology and Ecology, pp. 53-57.
    102. Vadiraj, B.A. et al. (1998). South Indian /iort., 46: 176-179.
    103. Vasanthi, D. and Kurriaraswamy, K. (1999). J.lndian Soc. Soil Sci., 47: 268-272.
    104. Venkatesh, P.B. e/;:iJ.tl997). Adv. Agric. Res. India, VII: 179-183.
    105. Vinces!as-Akpa, M. and Loquet, M. (1997).·SoiIBiol. Biochem., 29: 751-758.
    106. Zende, GK et aL (1998). Indian Sug., 48: 357-369. . . .
    107. Zhao, Shi-Wei and Huong, Fu-Zhen (1992); In : Advances in Management and Conservation of Soil Fauna, (\ieeres~, GK et aI., ed5.) Oxford and IBH, New Delhi. pp. 539-542. .
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      volume 25 issue 1 (march 2004) : 29 - 39

      ROLE OF VERMICOMPOST IN SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE - A REVIEW

      D
      D.R. Chaudhary
      S
      S.C. Bhandari·
      L
      L.M. Shukla
      1Division of Soil Science and Agcicult'.lral Chemistry. Indian Agricultural Research Institute, NeIA.' Delhi· 110 012. Inrlia

      • Submitted|

      • First Online |

      • doi

      Cite article:- Chaudhary D.R., Bhandari· S.C., Shukla L.M. (2025). ROLE OF VERMICOMPOST IN SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE - A REVIEW. Agricultural Reviews. 25(1): 29 - 39. doi: .

      ABSTRACT

      Organic wastes returned to the soil can maintain, enhance soil quality, fertility and productivity through favourable effect on soil properties and other processes. Vermicompost technology for composting of organic wastes is remarkably effective for reduction in the processing time of decomposition and produce good quality compost in terms of nutrients. It serves as an important component of integrated plant nutrient supply system for balanced fertilization along with mahtaining health to sustain the productivity of soils. Organic wastes returned to soil as vermicompost contribute to reduce the fertilizer requirement of crop. Beneficial effects d vermicompost on yield and quality of crop are also highlighted in the article, Vermicompost can be used as a potting mixture for horticultural crops.

      KEYWORDS

        REFERENCES

        1. AICORPO (19~6). Annual Progress Report (Sunflowerl 1995-96. Directorate of Oilseeds Research, Hyderabad.
        2. Alter, D. and MItchell, A. (1992). Commun. Soi/Sci. PI. Anal., 23: 231-240. '
        3. Atiyeh, RM. et a/. (1999). Pedobiologia, 43: 724-728.
        4. Atiyeh, RM. et a/. (2000). Biores. Technol., 75: 175-180.
        5. Atiyeh, RM. eta/. (2000a). Pedobiologia, 44: 579-590.
        6. Balikai. R.A. eta/. (1998). Adv. Agric. Res. India, IX: 147-150.
        7. Bano, Ketal. (1987). J SoilEco1.Bio/., 7: 98-104.
        8. Bansal, S. and Kapoor, KK (2000). Biores. Techno/.. 73: 95-98,
        9. Bhandari, S.c. et a/. (2002). In: Seminar on Waste to Energy, held at Malviya Regional Engineering College, Jaipur.
        10. pp.159,
        11. Biradar, A.P. etal. (1998). Adv, Forestry Res. India, 18: 84-89.
        12. Blanchart, E. et al. (1997). Soil BioI. Biochem., 29: 431-439,
        13. Buckerfield, J.C. etal. (1999), Pedobiologia, 43: 753-759.
        14. Butt, KR (1993). Biores. Techno/., 44: 371-376.
        15. Cegarra, J. et a/. (1989). Sci. Total Environ., 81/82: 579-588.
        16. Chowdappa, P. etal. (1999).lndianJ Agric. Sci., 69: 563-566.
        17. Dayal, D. and Agarwal, S.K (1999). Indian J Agric. Sci., 69: 10-13.
        18. Dayal, D. and Agarwal, S.K. (1998). Indian J Agron.. 43: 469-473
        19. Desai, V.R et a/. (1999). J Maharashtra Agric. Univ" 24: 273-275.
        20. 38 AGRICULTURAL REVIEWS
        21. ,. , l*;
        22. Dkhar, M.S. and Mishra, RR (1986). J. Soil Biol Ecol, 6: 24-3l.
        23. Dominguez, J. eta/. (1997). Biocycle, 38(4): 57-59.
        24. Dorigol, S.B. (1995). M. Sc.(Ag.) Thesis, University of Agnl Sci., Dharwad, India.
        25. Edwards, C.A. (1995). Biocycle, 36(6): 56~58.
        26. Edwards, C.A. and Aetcher, K.E. (1988). Agric.Ecosystems Envir., 24: 235-247.
        27. Edwards, C.A. and Lofty, J.R (1977). BiologyofEarthworms, 2nd OOn., Chapman and Hall, London.
        28. Emel:c,on, WW. et al (1986). In: Interactions 0/Soil Minerals with Natural Organics andMicrobes. (Huang, P.M. and
        29. Schnitzer, M. OOs.), Soil Science Society of America Special Publication No. 17. pp. 521-547.
        30. Engelstad, F. (1991). Biol Fertil Soils, 12: 137-140. . '.
        31. Gangadhar, H.S. and Andanigowda (1995). In: Role o/Earthwormsin SoilFertiUfyand VermicompostingTechnoJogy,
        32. University of Agricultural Sciences; Bangalore. pp. 56. , .
        33. Gaur, A C. eta/. (1991). Progress Report. AICRi' on MicrobiologicalDecomposition and Recycling of Farm and City
        34. Waste, LA.RI., New Delhi.
        35. Giraddi, R.S.(2000). Indian J. Agric. Sd.., 70: 663-666:
        36. Ghosh, M. et a/. (1999). Biores. Technol, 69: 149-154.
        37. Govindan, M. eta/. (1995). J. Trop. Agric., 33: 174-175.
        38. Haimi, J. and Hunta, V. (1986). Biol Fertil. Spils, 2: 23-27.
        39. Haimi, J. and Hunta, V. (1987). Pedobiologiaj 30: 137-147.
        40. Jadhav, A.D. eta/. (1997). J. MaharashtraAgric. Univ., 22: 249-240.
        41. Jllmbhekar, HA: (1992). In: Proc. National Seminar on Organic Farming, MPKV, Pune, pp. 52-53.
        42. Jeyabal, A eta/. (1998). MadrasAgric. J., 85: 148·149.
        43. Kale, RD. (1992). Spice India, 5(9): 2-9.
        44. Kale, RD. and Bano, K. (1988). MysoreJ. Agric. Sci., 2: 339-344.
        45. Kale, RoO. eta/. (1987). SouthIndianHort., 35: 433-437.
        46. Kale, RD. eta/. (1991). In: Final Report of KSCST Project. N. 67-04/Vermi/34B (3478), cited by Sreenivas Ch.
        47. eta/.(2000). Ann. Agric. Res., 21: 108-113.
        48. Kale, RD. etal (1992). SoilBiol Biochem., 24: 1317-1320.
        49. Kermegam, N. etal (1999). Trop. Agric., 76: 143-146.
        50. Kolte, U.M. et a/. (1999). J. Maharashtra Agric. Univ., 24: 4-8.
        51. Krishnamoorthy, R.v. and Vajrabhiah, S.M. (1986).A-oc. Indian Acad Sci. (AnimaISci.), 95: 341-351.
        52. Kumar, V. eta/. (2001). Biores. Technol, 76: 173-175.
        53. Lavelle, P. (1988). Biol Fertil Soils, 6: 237-251.
        54. Lee, K.E". (1985). Earthworms: Their Ecology and Relationships with Soil and Land Use. Academic Press, Sidney.
        55. Lee, K.E. (1992). SoilBiol Biochem., 24: 1765-1771.
        56. Loquet, M. etal (1984). Appl Biochem: Biotech., 9: 377.
        57. Mahendran, P.P. and Kumar, N. (1997). South Indian Hort., 45: 240-245.
        58. Maheswarappa, HP. etal (1999). Ann. Agric. Res., 20: 318~323.
        59. Manna, M.C. et a/. (1994). National Seminar onDevelopment in Soil Science. Indian Society of Soil Science,
        60. New Delhi.
        61. Manna, M.C. eta/. (1997). Biol Fertil Soils, 24: 129-132.
        62. Marinissen, J.C.v. and Dexter, AR (1990). Biol Fertil Soils, 9: 163-167.
        63. Masciandaro, G. eta/. (1997). Can. J. SoiISci., 77: 579-587.
        64. Mathukia, RK. et al (1999). Indian Sug., 48: 839-842.
        65. . McColl, HP. et a/. (1982). N Z J. Agric. Res., 25: 239-243.
        66. Mitchell, A (1997). Soil Biol Biochem.; 29: 763-766.
        67. Nethra, N.N. etal (1999). Crop Res. (Hisar), 17: 209-215.
        68. Nowak, E. (1975). EcologyPollution, 23: 419-491.
        69. Orozco, F.H. etal (1996). Biol FertiJ. Soils, 22: 162-166.
        70. Parle, J.N. (1963). J. Gen. Microbiol, 31: 13-22.
        71. PatH, M.P. etal (1998). Adv. Agric. Res. India, IX: 39-42.
        72. PatH, S.L. and Sheelavantar,M.N. (2000). Ann. Agric. Res., 21: 32-36.
        73. Premuzic, Z. et al (1998). Hort Science, 33: 255-257.
        74. Rajkhowa, D.J. et a/. (2000). J. Indian Soc. Soil Sci., 48: 207-208. .
        75. Rangel, A.F. et al (1999). Pedobiologia, 43: 795-801.
        76. Rani, R and Srivastava, O.P. (1997). In!. Rice Res. Newsl., 22(3): 30-31.
        77. Vol. 25, ~O. 1, 2004 39
        78. Raut, RS. etc.1. (2ODO).In: InternationalConference on Managing NaturalResources, New Delhi. !;xtendedSUI11Ihbries,
        79. 2: 375-376. .
        80. Reddy, B.G. and Reddy, M.S. (1999). ANGRAUJ. Res., 27(3): 24-28.
        81. Reddy, R et aL (1998). Legume Res., 21: 57-60. .
        82. Roy, D.M. etaL (2000). In: InternationalConference on Managing NaturalResources, New Delhi. ExtendedSummarii!$,
        83. 3: 920-921. '
        84. Saikia, M. and Rajkhowa, D.L. (1998). J. Indian Potato Assoc., .25: 141-142.
        85. Sainz, M.J.etaL (1998). PI. Soil, 205: 85-92. .
        86. Satchell, J.E:'. (1983). Earthworm Ecology: From Darwin to Ve(mictiltiJre. Chapman and Hall, London..
        87. Satchell, J.E. and Martin, K. (1984). SoIIBiaf. Biochem., 16: 191-194.
        88. Scheu, U. (1992). BioI. Fertil. Soils, 13: 160-164.
        89. Senapati, B.K: (1984). Trap. Ecol., 25: 52-72.
        90. Serra"Wittling, C. et aL (1995). Bioi. Fertil. Soils, 20: 226-236.
        91. Sharma, N. et aL (1986). Invention intelligence, 22: 55-59.•
        92. Shinde, p.H. etaL (1992). Proc. National Seminar.on Organic Farming, MPKV, Pune, pp. 5~-55.
        93. . Shipitalo, M.J. and Protz, R (1987). Can. J. SoiI5ci., 67: 445-456.
        94. SreenivaS, Ch. etaL (2000). Ann. Agric. Res., 21: 108-113.
        95. Sreenivas, Ch. et aL (2000a). Ann. agric. Res., 21: 262-!l66..
        96. Talashilkar, S.C. et aL (1999). J. Indian Soc. Soil Sci., 47: SO-53.
        97. Thiyageshwari, S. and Perumal, R (1998}.In: Indiail InstitiJte ofSoil Sci.:i3u1!etin No. 2(Acharya, C.L. et aI., eds:).
        98. pp.191-195.
        99. .Tomati, U. etaL (1988). BioI. Fertil. Soils, 5: 288-294.
        100. Ushakumari, K. etaL (1997). South Indian Hort., 45: 158-160.
        101. Vadiraj, B.A.etaL (1992). Proc. 4th National Symposium on Soil Biology and Ecology, pp. 53-57.
        102. Vadiraj, B.A. et al. (1998). South Indian /iort., 46: 176-179.
        103. Vasanthi, D. and Kurriaraswamy, K. (1999). J.lndian Soc. Soil Sci., 47: 268-272.
        104. Venkatesh, P.B. e/;:iJ.tl997). Adv. Agric. Res. India, VII: 179-183.
        105. Vinces!as-Akpa, M. and Loquet, M. (1997).·SoiIBiol. Biochem., 29: 751-758.
        106. Zende, GK et aL (1998). Indian Sug., 48: 357-369. . . .
        107. Zhao, Shi-Wei and Huong, Fu-Zhen (1992); In : Advances in Management and Conservation of Soil Fauna, (\ieeres~, GK et aI., ed5.) Oxford and IBH, New Delhi. pp. 539-542. .
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