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Vermicompost: An integral part in urban agriculture

Veena G Sonole, Soumya CB, A Meghana, Mahesh G Shetty

International Journal of Research in Agronomy

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This review examines vermicomposting, a process using earthworms to convert organic waste into nutrient-rich compost. Vermicompost benefits horticultural crops, improves soil fertility, and reduces the need for chemical pesticides and fertilizers. Vermitechnology offers solutions for waste management, soil fertility, and sustainable agricultural practices in urban agriculture.