Vermiculture Technology: Earthworms, Organic Wastes, and Environmental Management

ISBN-13: 9781439809877 / Angielski / Twarda / 2010 / 623 str.

Clive A. Edwards;Norman Q. Arancon;Rhonda Sherman

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Exploring the dramatic growth and changes in the field of vermicomposting since 1988, this comprehensive review assesses the advancements made in government-funded projects in the US and UK.

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Introduction, History, and Potential of Vermicomposting Technology, C.A. EdwardsRelationships between Composting and Vermicomposting: Relative Values of the Products, J. Domínguez and C.A. EdwardsBiology and Ecology of Earthworm Species used for Vermicomposting, J. Dominguez and C.A. EdwardsDiscovery and Development of New Species for Vermiculture, S. James and A.GuimarãesThe Microbiology of Vermicomposting, J. DomínguezSmall-Scale School and Domestic Vermicomposting Systems, R.L. Sherman and M. AppelhofLow-Technology Vermicomposting Systems, C.A. EdwardsMedium- and High-Technology Vermicomposting Systems, C.A. EdwardsThe Potential of Vermicomposts as Plant Growth Media for Greenhouse Crop Production, N.Q. Arancon, C.A. Edwards, K. Webster, and J. BuckerfieldThe Use of Vermicomposts as Soil Amendments for Production of Field Crops, N.Q. Arancon and C.A. EdwardsThe Production of Vermicompost Aqueous Solutions or “Teas", C. Salter and C.A. EdwardsThe Suppression of Plant Pathogens by Vermicomposts, A.L.H. JackUse of Aqueous Extracts from Vermicompost (“Teas”) in Suppression of Plant Pathogens, C.A. Edwards, A.M. Askar, M.A. Vasko-Bennett, and N.Q. AranconSuppression of Arthropod Pests and Plant Parasitic Nematodes by Vermicomposts and Aqueous Extracts from Vermicompost (“Teas"), C.A. Edwards, A.M. Askar, M. A. Vasko-Bennett, and N.Q. AranconThe Use and Effects of Aqueous Extracts from Vermicomposts (“Teas”) on Plant Growth and Yields, C.A. Edwards, A.M. Askar, M.A. Vasko-Bennett, and N.Q. AranconHuman Pathogen Reduction during Vermicomposting, C.A. Edwards and S. SublerHeavy Metals, Earthworms, and Vermicomposts, A.J. MorganQuality Criteria for Vermicomposts, C.A. Edwards, S. Subler, and N.Q. AranconThe Commercial Potential and Economics of Vermicomposting, J. Jensen, B. Christie, and C.A. EdwardsThe Production of Earthworm Protein for Animal Feed from Organic Wastes, C.A. Edwards and A. NiedererThe Use of Vermiculture for Land Improvement, K.R. ButtThe Potential of Earthworms Produced from Organic Wastes in Production of Pharmaceuticals, M. Balamurugan, K. Parthasarathi, L. S. Ranganathan, and E.L. CooperThe Status of Vermicomposting in North America: A Rapidly Developing Technology, R.L. Sherman and P. BogdanovVermicomposting in Businesses and Institutions, R.L. ShermanNew Developments and Insights on Vermicomposting in Spain, J. Domínguez and M. AiraVermiculture and Vermicomposting in the United Kingdom, K.R. Butt and B. WilliamsVermiculture in Australia and New Zealand: From Earthworm Production to Commercial Vermicomposting, K.A. Webster and J.C. BuckerfieldOrigins and Spread of Vermicomposting in India: Focus on Sustainable Agriculture, R. KaleVermiculture in the Philippines, R.D. Guerrero, IIIThe Status of Vermicomposting in Indonesia, B. GunadiVermicomposting Projects in Hong Kong, D.J. Ellery and T.C. KaiVermicomposting Research and Activities in Mexico, E. Aranda-Delgado, I. Barois, M. de los Santos B., and B. Hernández-CastellanosThe Scope of Vermiculture in Cuba, M.M. Reinés Álvarez and C. Rodríguez AragonésCommercial Applications of Vermiculture in China, S. ZhenjunProgress in Vermicomposting in Belarus, Russia, and Ukraine, M. SvetlanaIndex