農業科学と食品研究ジャーナル
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概要

An Overview on Vermicompost Environmental Impacts (From Past to Future)

Javad Robatjazi

Vermicompost, as less energy demanding organic fertilizer, has been of utmost choice for agronomists for decades. Studies revealed numerous beneficial impacts of vermicompost from eco-friendly waste degradation to minimized greenhouse gases emission. Worms, the catalysts of the vermicompost biomass, are also of economic interests for the producers. The product of such process, is stabilized, nutrient-rich, pollutant-free, and compatible and bank of energy for crops. In this study, a comprehensive view is applied to better illustrate the advantageous and drawbacks of vermicompost so that agriculturalists could make a more informed decision when using such manure. Environmental and economic facets are of great significance as the objective of conducting smart agriculture should be highlighted. Thus, this study aims to provide a throughout references for the farmers to utilize when apply vermicomposting.