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Role of Earthworm (Eisenia fetida) in Bioconversion of Kitchen Waste in a World of Shifting Climatic Condition

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Advances in Waste Management (AIR 2021)

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Urbanization, industrialization and agricultural activities accelerate the accumulation of solid waste around the globe, therefore becoming a major high tech and environmental problem. A sustainable approach to handle this waste is required. This paper highlights the recent trends of formulation of kitchen organic waste and its efficient management through vermicomposting. The vermicompost produced is of significant value along with excellent nutritional level, therefore regarded as a best method for waste disposal. Furthermore, it improves crop production and helps to attain long-term food security.

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Tiwari, N., Rana, D., Joshi, N. (2023). Role of Earthworm (Eisenia fetida) in Bioconversion of Kitchen Waste in a World of Shifting Climatic Condition. In: Siddiqui, N.A., Baxtiyarovich, A.S., Nandan, A., Mondal, P. (eds) Advances in Waste Management. AIR 2021. Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, vol 301. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-7506-6_9

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