make There are nearly 3600 types of earthworms which are divided into burrowing and non-burrowing types Red earthworm species, like Essevsia foerida, and are most efficient in conta maki The non-burrowing earthworms eat 10 percent soil and 90 percent organic waste materials, these convert the organic waste into vermicompost faster than the burrowing earthworms. They can tolerate temperatures ranging from or 400C but the regeneration capacity is more at 25 10 30°C and 40-45 percent moisture level in the pile holes in the soil up to a depth of 3 5 m and produce 5 6 kg casts by ingesting 90 percent soil The burrowing types of earthworms come onto the soil surface only at night. These and 10 percent organic waste. The types of vermicomposting depend upon the amount of production and composting structures Small-scale vermicomposting is done to meet personal requirements and farmers'gardeners can harvest 5-10 tons of vermicompost annually On the other hand, large-scale vermicomposting is done at commercial scale by recycling large quantities of organie waste in modern facilities with the production of more than hundreds of tons annually. Applications of Vermicompost other nutrients, a fine worm cast is rich in NPK which are in readily available form and are released within a month of The worm castings contain higher percentage of both macro and micronutrients than the garden compost. Apart from application. Vermicompost enhances plant growth, suppresses disease in plants, increases porosity and microbial activity in soil, and improves water retention and aeration Vermicompost also benefits the environment by reducing the need for chemical fertilizers and decreasing the amount of waste going to landfills Vermicompost production is trending up worldwide and it is finding increasing use especially in Western countries, Asia-Pacific and Southeast Asia. A relatively new product from vermicomposting is vermicompost tea which is a liquid produced by extracting organic matter, microorganisms, and nutrients from vermicompost. Unlike vermicompost and compost, this liquid organic feruline may be applied directly to plant foliage, reportedly to enhance disease suppression. Vermicompost tea also may be applied to the soil as a supplement between compost applications to increase biological activity. Vermicompost may be sold in bulk or bagged with a variety of compost and soil blends. Markets include home improvement centers, nurseries, landscape contractors, greenhouses, garden supply stores, grocery chains, flower shops, discount houses, and the general public. (SOURCE: https //www ecomena org/Vermicomposting) Changes in Matter and Waste Reduction Lets Recall :Describe how chemical change can significantly reduce the following waste materials. 1.Softdrinks can Description 2.Spoiled or rotten food Description 3.Fruits and vegetable peelings Description

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