Vol. 10, Issue 12 (2021)

Author(s):
SY Waghmode, SR Patankar, RV Dhopavkar, SG Jagadale, VM Sakpal, Dodake, YR Parulekar, TJ Bedse and BR Hole

Abstract:
An investigation was undertaken to explore the potential use of epigeic earthworm species viz. Eudrilus eugeniae and Eisenia foetida for effective management of Jackfruit leaf litter, Coconut leaf litter, Arecanut leaf litter and Sapota leaf litter. The experiment was conducted during 2021-2021 laid in Factorial Randomized Block Design (FRBD) with eight treatments and four replications. The result indicated that organic carbon content and C:N ratio of final vermicompost product get decreased with the enhancement of composting period. The total micronutrient content was found higher in treatment S1 (jackfruit leaf litter) comprises 1618.07 ppm Fe, 109.93 ppm Mn, 26.58 ppm Zn and 7.43 ppm Cu. The minimum number of days (94.57 days) were required for maturation of material of treatment S₁ i.e, jackfruit leaf litter and maximum no. of days (113.75 days) were required for maturation of material of treatment S₂ i.e., coconut leaf litter.