Int.J.Curr.Microbiol.App.Sci (2018) 7(10): 1042-1055 1043 possible options to reduce the use of chemical fertilizer could be recycling of organic wastes. Thus, inclusion of vermicompost organic

Soil health is the soil’s ability to function as a living system, to enhance water and air quality, and to promote plant and animal health. Soil health can be esti-

2019/9/7/ · Addition of compost or organic source of nutrient not only provides the major nutrients but provides almost all the nutrient which is required for the plant growth and also

indicators of soil health such as color, tilth, drainage, presence and diversity of macrofauna and weeds, and crop yield. Unfortunately, without a unified definition of soil health, it can be difficult

2023/11/9/ · Vermicomposting is an eco-friendly method for recycling organic waste, improving soil fertility, and boosting plant health. Photo by UF/IFAS. In a world increasingly

Industrial compost has a wide range of practical applications across various industries, including: Agriculture: As a soil conditioner, mulch, or growing medium for crops, trees, and landscaping.

Raised beds or container gardening: fill the bottom portion with layers of rock, sticks, mulch before adding a mixture of top soil and compost or top soil with a 1-4" layer of compost on top before

2019/7/1/ · Composting of Crop Residues for Improving Soil Fertility. Soil health is an important factor for higher ... First-year N availability was approximately 38% for manure and

2020/5/27/ · Soil health denotes the capacity of soil to function as a vital living system, within ecosystem and land use boundaries, to sustain biological productivity, promote environmental

2021/11/4/ · Soil health is an inherent characteristic of soil. In modern agriculture, excessive use of chemical fertilizers alone enhance soil degradation such as salinity, acidity and

2024/9/25/ · These microbes help break down organic matter, enhance nutrient availability, and improve soil health. Soil Structure: Compost improves soil structure by increasing its

The decomposition process occurring within compost also contributes to enhancing the overall health of the soil system and crop community cycles. By adding compost to agricultural soils or

2024/7/24/ · With increases in global population and urbanization, the production of Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) is growing rapidly, thus contributing to social and environmental concerns