<p> December 2002</p><p>EARTHWORMS IN THE PROCESSING AND UTILIZATION OF ORGANIC WASTES</p><p>C. A. Edwards (Editor)</p><p>Publisher: J.G. Press, PA</p><p>The Ohio State University Columbus, OH 43210</p><p>Preface</p><p>Chapter Number: Chapter Title and Authors</p><p>1. Introduction, History and Potentials of Vermicomposting C.A. Edwards (U.S.A.)</p><p>2. Relationships Between Composting and Vermicomposting: Relative Values of the Products J. Dominguez (Spain)</p><p>3. Biology and Ecology of Earthworm Species Suitable for Vermicomposting J. Dominguez (Spain), and C.A. Edwards (USA)</p><p>4. The Microbiology of Vermicomposts E. Ingham (USA)</p><p>5. Microvermicomposting and Domestic Vermicomposting Systems M. Appelhof (U.S.A)</p><p>6. Low Technology Vermicomposting Systems: Windrows and Wedge Systems B. Eastman (U.S.A.)</p><p>7. Medium and High Technology Vermicomposting Systems: Reactors C. A. Edwards (U.S.A.), R. Phillips and J. Price (U.K.)</p><p>8. Vermiculture as a Component of Systems of Urban Recycling and Reclamation of Wastes M. Bouche´ (France)</p><p>9. The Potential of Vermicomposts as Plant Growth Media R. Atiyeh (Lebanon), J. Buckerfield (Australia) December 2002</p><p>10. The Use of Vermicomposts as Amendments for Production of Field Crops Norman Q. Arancon (U.S.A.)</p><p>11. The Production of Earthworm Protein for Animal Feed C.A. Edwards (U.S.A.) </p><p>12. Human Pathogen Reduction During Vermicomposting C.A. Edwards, S. Subler, and B. Eastman (U.S.A.)</p><p>13. Contaminants in Vermicomposts: Heavy Metals: Binding and Fate A.J. Morgan (U.K.)</p><p>14. Definitions, Standards, and Testing Methods in the Use of Earthworms in Organic Waste Management J. McNelly (U.S.A.)</p><p>15. Quality Criteria for Vermicomposts S. Subler , and C.A. Edwards (U.S.A.)</p><p>16. The Commercial Potential and Economics of Vermicomposting J. Jensen (U.S.A.)</p><p>17. Products and Potential Problems of Vermiculture R. Blakemore (Australia)</p><p>18. The Use of Vermiculture and Vermicomposts for Land Improvement K. Butt (U.K.)</p><p>19. The Status of Vermicomposting in North America: A Rapidly Developing Technology P. Bogdanov (U.S.A.)</p><p>20. Developments in Vermicomposting in Spain: Potential and Status J. Dominguez (Spain)</p><p>21. Vermicomposting in Australia: From Earthworm Production to Commercial Vermicomposting J. Buckerfield (Australia)</p><p>22. Vermicomposting Technology in India: An Answer to Shortages in Nutrient Supplies R. Kale (India)</p><p>23. The Status of Vermicomposting in Asia December 2002</p><p>B. Gunadi (Indonesia)</p><p>24. Recent Developments and the Scope of Vermicomposting in Costa Rica G. Quiroga (Costa Rica)</p><p>25. Vermicomposting in Mexico E. Delgado, and I. Barios (Mexico)</p><p>26. Commercial Applications of Vermiculture in China Sun Zhenjun (China)</p><p>27. The Long Term Global Potential of Vermicomposting J. Sabine (Australia)</p>