Vermicomposting--An effective tool for the management of invasive weed Parthenium hysterophorus |
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| Authors: | Yadav Anoop Garg V K |
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| Institution: | Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology, Hisar-125001, Haryana, India |
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| Abstract: | This study reports the results of vermicomposting with Eisenia fetida of Parthenium hysterophorus mixed with cow dung in different ratios (25%, 50% and 75%) in a 18 weeks experiment. In all the treatments, a decrease in pH, OCtotal and C:N ratio, but increase in EC, Ntotal, Paval, Catotal, Ktotal and heavy metals was recorded. The cocoons production and growth rate (biomass gain worm−1 day−1) were maximum in 100% cow dung. The results indicated that parthenium can be a raw material for vermicomposting if mix with cow dung in appropriate quantity. |
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| Keywords: | Parthenium hysterophorus Eisenia fetida Vermicomposting Cow dung Heavy metals |
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