Title: A review article on vermibiotechnology and waste management

Authors: Keshav Singh; Deepak Kumar Bhartiya

Addresses: Vermibiotechnology Laboratory, Department of Zoology, D.D.U. Gorakhpur University, Gorakhpur, 273-009, UP, India ' Vermibiotechnology Laboratory, Department of Zoology, D.D.U. Gorakhpur University, Gorakhpur, 273-009, UP, India

Abstract: Abundant use of chemical fertilisers disturbs the soil organism, soil texture and physic-chemical properties of soil and affects human health as well as the environment. The biological wastes cause environmental hazards and various adverse effects on human health and their domesticated animals, if their proper management and disposal practices are not available. Organic farming through vermibiotechnology is a better option for the management of wastes by earthworms and the improvement of soil quality. It is one of the interesting aspects, since it contributes to a broad relationship among food, environmental quality and safety of human and animal health. Vermicompost of wastes is easily preparable, biodegradable, most effective, easily transportable, non-hazardous to animals, humans and the environment and eco-friendly, which is a boon for the farmers. So, we can say that the vermibiotechnology is a suitable way for sustainable development and today needs the uses of biofertilisers in crop fields.

Keywords: vermibiotechnology; biological wastes; biofertiliser; sustainable development; earthworm; vermicomposting.

DOI: 10.1504/WRSTSD.2021.113976

World Review of Science, Technology and Sustainable Development, 2021 Vol.17 No.1, pp.81 - 97

Received: 27 Oct 2018
Accepted: 28 Aug 2019

Published online: 06 Apr 2021 *

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