Earthworms Transport Agents of  Micro-plastic in Soil

Mulani SI; Dalavi VM; Katkar RR; Varale DD; Gortyl AS; Khose PJ; Namde TB; Sutar NS

doi:10.9734/jeai/2024/v46i92881

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Earthworms Transport Agents of Micro-plastic in Soil

Mulani SI, Dalavi VM, Katkar RR, Varale DD, Gortyl AS, Khose PJ, Namde TB, Sutar NS

Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · pp. 844–848 · Published 16 Sep 2024

10.9734/jeai/2024/v46i92881

Abstract

Earthworm activity results in vermicomposting rich in vitamins, growth hormones, proteases, amylases, lipases, cellulose, chitinase, and immobilized microflora and macro and micronutrients. After the enzymes are expelled from the worms, they still break down organic materials. The benefits of using vermicomposting in agricultural production include decreased water use for irrigation, reduced pest and termite attacks, decreased weed growth, faster seed germination and rapid seedling growth and development, more fruits per plant (in vegetable crops), and more seeds produced annually (in cereal crops). Without using agrochemicals, vermicomposting and earthworms can increase horticulture output. Vermicomposting has advantages, although its application is still relatively new. This review aims to raise awareness about this particular local soil amendment.

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Mulani SI, Dalavi VM, Katkar RR, Varale DD, Gortyl AS, Khose PJ, Namde TB, Sutar NS (2024). Earthworms Transport Agents of Micro-plastic in Soil. Journal of Experimental Agriculture International , 844–848. https://doi.org/10.9734/jeai/2024/v46i92881

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Mulani SI — Lokmangal Science and Entrepreneurship College, Wadala, Maharashtra, India.
Dalavi VM — Department of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, Naini Agricultural Institute, Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences, Prayagraj-211 007, India.
Katkar RR — Department of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, Naini Agricultural Institute, Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences, Prayagraj-211 007, India.
Varale DD — Department of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, Naini Agricultural Institute, Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences, Prayagraj-211 007, India.
Gortyl AS — Department of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, Naini Agricultural Institute, Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences, Prayagraj-211 007, India.
Khose PJ — Department of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, Naini Agricultural Institute, Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences, Prayagraj-211 007, India.
Namde TB — Department of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, Naini Agricultural Institute, Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences, Prayagraj-211 007, India.
Sutar NS — Department of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, Naini Agricultural Institute, Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences, Prayagraj-211 007, India.

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