Earthworms Converting Milk Processing Industry Sludge into Biomanure

Aims and Objectives: The present study was conducted to utilize the Milk Processing Industry Sludge (MPIS) for the purpose of vermicomposting, in two sets of experiments viz. with earthworms (ME) and without earthworms (MW). Methods and Materials: Twenty young non-clitellated Eisenia fetida were released in each tray. The various parameters like growth, clitellum development, biomass, cocoon production and hatchlings of E. fetida were observed after every 15 days, during 90 days of vermicomposting.

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