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Vermicomposting in Arid and Semi-Arid Regions

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Introduction Arid and semi-arid areas are marked by limited rainfall, elevated temperatures, and frequently degraded soils. These conditions pose significant challenges for sustainable agriculture, primarily due to inadequate soil fertility and water scarcity. Nonetheless, vermicomposting emerges as a viable method to enhance soil health and encourage sustainable farming practices in these environments. This process involves utilizing earthworms to transform organic waste into nutrient-dense compost, which boosts soil structure and fertility, improves moisture retention, and increases crop yield (Sharma et al., 2021; Mohapatra & Das, 2020).

Source: Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.14001773

Author: Manan P. Patel*, Jigar B. Panchal*, Digna A. Patel* and Chena Panchal*

Language: English

Topic: Composting and Vermicomposting Techniques

Subfield: Soil Science

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

SDGs: Life on land, Zero hunger, Responsible consumption and production

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W6893077210

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