Manual on Vermicomposting

December 2002

EARTHWORMS IN THE PROCESSING AND UTILIZATION OF ORGANIC WASTES

C. A. Edwards (Editor)

Publisher: J.G. Press, PA

The Ohio State University Columbus, OH 43210

Preface

Chapter Number: Chapter Title and Authors

1. Introduction, History and Potentials of Vermicomposting C.A. Edwards (U.S.A.)

2. Relationships Between Composting and Vermicomposting: Relative Values of the Products J. Dominguez (Spain)

3. Biology and Ecology of Earthworm Species Suitable for Vermicomposting J. Dominguez (Spain), and C.A. Edwards (USA)

4. The Microbiology of Vermicomposts E. Ingham (USA)

5. Microvermicomposting and Domestic Vermicomposting Systems M. Appelhof (U.S.A)

6. Low Technology Vermicomposting Systems: Windrows and Wedge Systems B. Eastman (U.S.A.)

7. Medium and High Technology Vermicomposting Systems: Reactors C. A. Edwards (U.S.A.), R. Phillips and J. Price (U.K.)

8. Vermiculture as a Component of Systems of Urban Recycling and Reclamation of Wastes M. Bouche´ (France)

9. The Potential of Vermicomposts as Plant Growth Media R. Atiyeh (Lebanon), J. Buckerfield (Australia) December 2002

10. The Use of Vermicomposts as Amendments for Production of Field Crops Norman Q. Arancon (U.S.A.)

11. The Production of Earthworm Protein for Animal Feed C.A. Edwards (U.S.A.)

12. Human Pathogen Reduction During Vermicomposting C.A. Edwards, S. Subler, and B. Eastman (U.S.A.)

13. Contaminants in Vermicomposts: Heavy Metals: Binding and Fate A.J. Morgan (U.K.)

14. Definitions, Standards, and Testing Methods in the Use of Earthworms in Organic Waste Management J. McNelly (U.S.A.)

15. Quality Criteria for Vermicomposts S. Subler , and C.A. Edwards (U.S.A.)

16. The Commercial Potential and Economics of Vermicomposting J. Jensen (U.S.A.)

17. Products and Potential Problems of Vermiculture R. Blakemore (Australia)

18. The Use of Vermiculture and Vermicomposts for Land Improvement K. Butt (U.K.)

19. The Status of Vermicomposting in North America: A Rapidly Developing Technology P. Bogdanov (U.S.A.)

20. Developments in Vermicomposting in Spain: Potential and Status J. Dominguez (Spain)

21. Vermicomposting in Australia: From Earthworm Production to Commercial Vermicomposting J. Buckerfield (Australia)

22. Vermicomposting Technology in India: An Answer to Shortages in Nutrient Supplies R. Kale (India)

23. The Status of Vermicomposting in Asia December 2002

B. Gunadi (Indonesia)

24. Recent Developments and the Scope of Vermicomposting in Costa Rica G. Quiroga (Costa Rica)

25. Vermicomposting in Mexico E. Delgado, and I. Barios (Mexico)

26. Commercial Applications of Vermiculture in China Sun Zhenjun (China)

27. The Long Term Global Potential of Vermicomposting J. Sabine (Australia)