Moisture preferences, growth and reproduction of the compost worm Eisenia fetida (Oligochaeta)

1987 ◽  
Vol 3-3 (1-2) ◽  
Author(s):  
A.J. Reinecke ◽  
J.M. Venter
Keyword(s):  
Eisenia Fetida ◽  
Compost Worm ◽  
Growth And Reproduction

scholarly journals Effect of Lignite Fly Ash on the Growth and Reproduction of Earthworm Eisenia fetida

2009 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 511-517 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Sarojini ◽  
S. Ananthakrishnasamy ◽  
G. Manimegala ◽  
M. Prakash ◽  
G. Gunasekaran
Keyword(s):  
Fly Ash ◽  
Eisenia Fetida ◽  
Power Plants ◽  
Thermal Power ◽  
Biological Properties ◽  
Cow Dung ◽  
Physical Chemical ◽  
Lignite Fly Ash ◽  
Agricultural Use ◽  
Growth And Reproduction

Fly ash is an amorphous ferroalumino silicate, an important solid waste around thermal power plants. It creates problems leading to environmental degradation due to improper utilization or disposal. However, fly ash is a useful ameliorant that may improve the physical, chemical and biological properties of soils and is a source of readily available plant macro and micronutrients when it is used with biosolids. Supply of nutrients from fly ash with biosolids may enhance their agricultural use. The growth and reproduction ofEisenia fetidawas studied during vermicomposting of fly ash with cowdung and pressmud in four different proportions (T1,T2,T3& T4) and one controli.e.,cow dung and pressmud alone. The growth, cocoon and hatchlings production were observed at the interval of 15 days over a period of 60 days. The maximum worm growth and reproduction was observed in bedding material alone. Next to that the T1was observed as the best mixture for vermiculture.

Earthworm Ecology in the Northern Part of Iran: With an Emphasis on Compost Worm Eisenia fetida

2005 ◽  
Vol 5 (8) ◽  
pp. 1434-1437 ◽  
Author(s):  
G.A. Omrani ◽  
M. Zamanzadeh . ◽  
A. Maleki . ◽  
Y. Ashori .
Keyword(s):  
Eisenia Fetida ◽  
Compost Worm

scholarly journals Biotransformation of the Banana Pseudostem Scutchers into the Vermicompost by Eisenia fetida

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (11) ◽  
pp. 328-339
Author(s):  
Meghna Diarsa Akshaya Gupte
Keyword(s):  
Vigna Radiata ◽  
Eisenia Fetida ◽  
Organic Waste ◽  
Organic Fertilizer ◽  
C:N Ratio ◽  
Total Carbon ◽  
Cow Dung ◽  
Reproduction Rate ◽  
Seed Germination Test ◽  
Growth And Reproduction

Vermicomposting is an ecofriendly technology to convert organic waste into organic fertilizer. An epigenic species Eisenia fetida was used for the biotransformation of the banana pseudostem scutchers and cow dung into the vermicompost. Three different combinations of the banana pseudostem scutcher and cow dung were evaluated in the vermicomposting process. The change in the physicochemical parameters were examined by the standard method at the end of the vermicomposting. The results showed that earthworms increased the EC and NPK content while total carbon, pH and C:N ratio was reduced significantly in vermicompost of banana pseudostem scutchers. The maximum significant change in NPK content and reduction of total carbon and C:N ratio was found in the mixture of (75% banana pseudostem scutcher + 25% cow dung). The highest growth and reproduction rate was also present in the T2 treatment. The seed germination test was performed to evaluate the maturity of the vermicompost. The prepared vermicompost shows the significant effect on the growth of the Vigna radiata. The germination of the Vigna radiata is comparatively higher in vermicompost of the T2 treatment. It is evident from the results that the banana pseudostem scutcher and cow dung are good substrates for the vermicomposting and Eisenia fetida able to convert this organic waste into the stable nutrient rich product. This nutrient rich vermicompost has no phytotoxicity and the ratio of carbon/nitrogen below 15 which indicates the acceptable maturity and it can be utilize as organic fertilizer.

scholarly journals The chemical and ammo acid composition of the compost worm Eisenia fetida as potential protein source in animal feeds

1987 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 144-149 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. J. Reinecke ◽  
J. N. Alberts
Keyword(s):  
Acid Composition ◽  
Eisenia Fetida ◽  
Animal Feed ◽  
Essential Amino Acids ◽  
Protein Source ◽  
Animal Feeds ◽  
General Chemical ◽  
Increasing Demand ◽  
Compost Worm ◽  
Cattle Husbandry

There is an increasing demand for protein rich materials in the animal feed industry in South Africa. Intensive cattle husbandry as well as abattoirs are producing large quantities of organic waste, the protein content of which is not utilized. The compost worm, Eisenia fetida, can be reared in large numbers on this waste. This opens up the possibility to recover waste protein if E. fetida could be used as a protein source in animal feeds. The value of the protein was therefore researched by determining the general chemical composition and amino acid composition. The earthworm meal contained all the essential amino acids required in poultry feeds, in favourable ratios. The methionine and lysine availability was higher than that of fish meal.

scholarly journals The metabolizable energy value of earthworm meal (Eisenia fetida, Oligochaeta) as a potential protein source in animal feeds

1988 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 9-14
Author(s):  
J. N. Alberts ◽  
A. J. Reinecke ◽  
J. M. Venter
Keyword(s):  
Eisenia Fetida ◽  
Organic Waste ◽  
Fish Meal ◽  
Metabolizable Energy ◽  
Protein Source ◽  
Energy Value ◽  
Animal Feeds ◽  
Large Numbers ◽  
Compost Worm

The compost worm, Eisenia fetida can be reared in large numbers on organic waste. This opens up the possibility to recover waste protein if E. fetida could be used as a protein source in animal feeds. The value of the protein was therefore researched by determining the metabolizable energy. The TME (true metabolizable energy) was relatively high viz. 15,51 and 15,3 MJ kg-1. This compared favourably with that of fish meal and carcas meal.

Bamboo biochar amendment improves the growth and reproduction of Eisenia fetida and the quality of green waste vermicompost

2018 ◽  
Vol 156 ◽  
pp. 197-204 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiaoqiang Gong ◽  
Linlin Cai ◽  
Suyan Li ◽  
Scott X. Chang ◽  
Xiangyang Sun ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Eisenia Fetida ◽  
Green Waste ◽  
Biochar Amendment ◽  
Growth And Reproduction
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