Vermicompost is the product or process of composting through
the utilization of various species of worms, usually red wigglers, white worms,
and earthworms, to create a heterogeneous mixture of decomposing vegetable or
food waste (excluding meat, dairy, fats, or oils), bedding materials, and
vermicast. Vermicast, also known as worm castings, worm humus or worm manure,
is the end-product of the breakdown of organic matter by species of earthworm.
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VERMI-TECHNOLOGY
VERMI-TECHNOLOGY is an eco-friendly, economic and enduring process
to reclaim problem soils, especially the sodic (salt-affected) soils.
It is a more suitable bio-remedial measure than chemical treatment
with gypsum and other amendments according to Prof. (Dr.) Sultan Ahmed Ismail,
Managing Director, Ecoscience Research Foundation (ERF), Chennai.
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