In this study effect of application of food waste vermicomposts to soil on antioxidant compounds, fruit yield and quality of sweet pepper (Capsicum annum L.) were investigated in field condition. Four vermicompost levels (0, 5, 10 and 15 t/ha) were applied to soil based on a randomized complete block design with three replications. The results showed that the highest (21.87 kg m2)and lowest (14...

chamomile (matricaria chamomilla l.) is one of the most important medicinal plants in iran. the main objective of this study was to determine the effects of organic nutrients on the yield and oil content of chamomile. the experiment was conducted in the spring of 2010. the treatment groups consisted of vermicompost (0, 5, 10, 15 and 20 tons/ha) and the aminol forte sprays (no spraying or contro...

abstract in order to investigate the effect of different ratios of cocopeat and vermicompost as a cultural media on seed emergence and some qualitative and quantitative characteristics of sweet pepper transplant (cv. colifornia wonder). the treatments include: vermicompost + cocopeat (3:1), vermicompost + cocopeat (1:3), vermicompost + cocopeat (1:1) (v/v) and normal soil of transplant. the tre...

Vermicompost singly and in binary combination with different biopesticide were used in agricultural field to control the infestation of nematode (Meloidogyne incognita) and high yield of cauliflower (Brassica oleracea) crop. Mixing of binary combination of vermicompost with neem oil (94%) in the soil caused significant reduction in M. incognita. The combination of garlic extract with different ...

The study was aimed at understanding the effect of vermicompost on the growth and yield of Capsicum annum . The main aim of this investigation was focused on the assessment of the potency of selected earthworm species Eudrilus eugeniae with respect to their biodegradation of Lady’s finger waste into organic manure known as vermicompost. The present study has been carried out to estimate macro a...

The use of vermicompost (humified material) for treating wastewaters, remediating polluted soils, improving agricultural productivity, protecting crop production, and developing sensitive analytical methods is reviewed here, covering the past 17 years. The main advantages of vermicompost, considering all applications covered in this paper, comprise (i) easy acquisition, (ii) low costs, (iii) st...

Vermicomposting is the process of converting organic wastes into valuable organic fertilizer by earthworms. Vermicompost is rich in metal ions and has the potential to be used as an electrolyte. The main aim of this investigation is to explore the potential of earthworms to convert the fruit waste into high quality vermicompost which can serve as a solution to solid waste management issues and ...

There are a number of options to control the odor during the degradation of organic wastes and biofiltration is one of them. Fresh vermicompost has a high surface area, adequate absorption capacity and high diversity and population of micro-organisms. Vermicompost helps in degradation process as well as in suppressing the odor. Study was organized in order to use the vermicompost as a biofilter...