The Effect of Eucalyptus Tree Wastes Mixed with Cow Manure on Eisenia Fetida Worms’ Population

Authors

  • Saeede Bakhshi Ravizi  MA graduate student, Department of Soil Science, University of Zabol, Iran
  • Ahmad Gholamalizadeh Ahangar  Associate Professor, Department of Soil Science, University of Zabol, Iran
  • Ebrahim Shirmohamadi  Lecturer, Department of Soil Science, University of Zabol, Iran

Keywords:

Eucalyptus, Manure, Vermicomposting, Eisenia Fetida

Abstract

To use the waste components of eucalyptus tree, this debris is used to produce organic fertilizers like vermicompost. In this experiment, Eucalyptus waste, after drying and grinding, was mixed in the ratio of 50%, 45%, 40%, 35%, 30%, 25%, 20%, 15%, 10%, 5% and control (without Eucalyptus) with cow manure. Then, more than 100 species of Eisenia fetida earthworms were added to each six experimental unit. Experimental units were maintained at 25 ° C with relative humidity of 75% water holding capacity for 80 days. The results showed that the high percentages of eucalyptus wastes inhibit proliferation and the growth of E. fetida earthworms and vermicomposting. Maximum concentration of Eucalyptus waste does not decrease the population of worms was 15 percent. To expedite the vermicomposting process, it is better that eucalyptus waste is between 10 to 5 percent because it is less effective on population and the proliferation of worms.

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Saeede Bakhshi Ravizi, Ahmad Gholamalizadeh Ahangar, Ebrahim Shirmohamadi, " The Effect of Eucalyptus Tree Wastes Mixed with Cow Manure on Eisenia Fetida Worms’ Population, International Journal of Scientific Research in Science and Technology(IJSRST), Online ISSN : 2395-602X, Print ISSN : 2395-6011, Volume 2, Issue 6 , pp.177-181, November-December-2016.