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The Ability of Earthworms to Influence the Ratio of C/N during Vermicomposting Process from Different Remnants

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: This study aimed to investigate the carbon to nitrogen ratio (C/N) in vermicomposts produced from mixtures of cabbage, beans, and tea remnants combined with cardboard at a 1:1 ratio, totaling 2 kilograms, using two different types of worms: Lumbricus terrestris and Eisenia fetida. The results indicated that vermicompost produced by Eisenia fetida exhibited a significant decrease in C/N ratio by 18.60, whereas that produced by Lumbricus terrestris had a C/N ratio of 20.723. Regarding interactions, the highest initial C/N ratio among cabbage remnants, irrespective of worm type, was 25.000, whereas the lowest ratio after processing was 1.936 for tea remnants, showing significant differences. Across all remnants, there was a consistent decrease in C/N ratio post-processing, with cabbage remnants exhibiting the highest initial ratio of 25.00 before earthworm addition and tea remnants showing the lowest ratio of 8.530 after earthworm processing, indicating significant variation

Source: Journal of Global Innovations in Agricultural Sciences

DOI: 10.22194/jgias/24.1387

Authors: Sara Munthir Mubdir, Sua’d Khairi Abid Al-Wahab, Khanssa S. Farman

Institutions: Ministry of Education, University of Diyala

Language: English

Topic: Composting and Vermicomposting Techniques

Subfield: Soil Science

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

SDGs: Responsible consumption and production, Zero hunger

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $200