Vermicomposting of textile mill sludge employing Eisenia fetida: Role of cow dung and tea waste amendments

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vinay Kumar Badhwar ◽  
Charanjit Singh
Keyword(s):  
Eisenia Fetida ◽  
Cow Dung ◽  
Textile Mill ◽  
Tea Waste

scholarly journals Cow dung and tea waste amendments enhance the biotransformation of textile mill sludge into vermicomposts using Eisenia fetida

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vinay Kumar Badhwar ◽  
Charanjit Singh
Keyword(s):  
Eisenia Fetida ◽  
Bacterial Population ◽  
Heavy Metal Concentration ◽  
Ash Content ◽  
Cow Dung ◽  
Sustainable Utilization ◽  
Textile Mill ◽  
Cocoon Production ◽  
Tea Waste ◽  
Earthworm Activity

Abstract Vermicomposting of textile mill sludge (TMS) with cow dung (CD) and tea waste (TW) as amendments was done in seven different combinations using Eisenia fetida for 90 days. Results revealed that pH decreased from 7.68–8.63 to 7.09–7.59. TOC content and C/N ratio reductions were in range of 15.71–20.08% and 39.33–50.05% respectively (P < 0.05). The macronutrients in the form of TN, TP and TK increased 0.38–0.64 folds, 1.07–2.27 folds and 0.56–1.98 folds respectively after the end of bioconversion process (P < 0.05), among increases in ash content and EC. The biomass and cocoon production of E.fetida increased significantly (P < 0.05), while increasing mortality rate of earthworms was observed in treatments containing 50% or more TMS content. The bacterial population beneficial for degradation of organic matter increased significantly over initial substrates (P < 0.05). Increased humification index in the end product indicated better maturity of vermicompost as observed in treatments containing higher proportions of amendments. The addition of amendments favored earthworm activity which significantly decreased the heavy metal concentration (Fe, Cu, Pb, Zn) in the end product. The study concluded that sustainable utilization of TMS could be achieved for the cleaner and enriched vermicompost production by addition of amendments CD and TW in proportions of 50% and above.

scholarly journals Effect of Lignite Fly Ash on the Growth and Reproduction of Earthworm Eisenia fetida

2009 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 511-517 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Sarojini ◽  
S. Ananthakrishnasamy ◽  
G. Manimegala ◽  
M. Prakash ◽  
G. Gunasekaran
Keyword(s):  
Fly Ash ◽  
Eisenia Fetida ◽  
Power Plants ◽  
Thermal Power ◽  
Biological Properties ◽  
Cow Dung ◽  
Physical Chemical ◽  
Lignite Fly Ash ◽  
Agricultural Use ◽  
Growth And Reproduction

Fly ash is an amorphous ferroalumino silicate, an important solid waste around thermal power plants. It creates problems leading to environmental degradation due to improper utilization or disposal. However, fly ash is a useful ameliorant that may improve the physical, chemical and biological properties of soils and is a source of readily available plant macro and micronutrients when it is used with biosolids. Supply of nutrients from fly ash with biosolids may enhance their agricultural use. The growth and reproduction ofEisenia fetidawas studied during vermicomposting of fly ash with cowdung and pressmud in four different proportions (T1,T2,T3& T4) and one controli.e.,cow dung and pressmud alone. The growth, cocoon and hatchlings production were observed at the interval of 15 days over a period of 60 days. The maximum worm growth and reproduction was observed in bedding material alone. Next to that the T1was observed as the best mixture for vermiculture.

scholarly journals Assessment of sustainable vermiconversion of water hyacinth by Eudrilus eugeniae and Eisenia fetida

2013 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 451-454
Author(s):  
N. Kannadasan ◽  
Nirmala Natarajan ◽  
N. Anbusaravanan ◽  
P. Sekar ◽  
R. Krishnamoorthy
Keyword(s):  
Water Hyacinth ◽  
Eisenia Fetida ◽  
Micrococcus Luteus ◽  
Maximum Growth ◽  
Garden Soil ◽  
Cow Dung ◽  
Aquatic Weed ◽  
Eudrilus Eugeniae ◽  
Toxic Heavy Metals ◽  
Eichornia Crassipes

The present work has assessed sustainable vermiconversion of aquatic weed water hyacinth (Eichornia crassipes). The garden soil, water hyacinth and cow dung were taken in the following the combinations of 1: 2 : 1, 2: 1: 1 and 1 : 1: 2. Two species of earthworms Eudrilus eugeniae and Eisenia fetida was used for the experiment. The total nitrogen (0.18% in control and 1.68% in earthworm treated) and phosphate (0.63 % in control and 1.64 % in earthworm treated) levels were increased and toxic heavy metals zinc (7.66 ppm in control and 2.58 ppm in earthworm treated) and copper (6.68 ppm in control and 1.15 ppm in earthworm treated) were significantly decreased. The earthworm enriches the compost with various nutrients for plant and microbial growth. Plant growth studies were conducted in all the combination of water hyacinth, maximum growth of root length (8.9cm and 7.2 in control) and shoot length (21.6cm and 16.2 in control) observed compare to control. Gut microbial analysis revealed that Bacillus cereus, Micrococcus luteus were predominantly present in the earthworm. The study recommended that the aquatic weed compost was suitable of agricultural usage.

scholarly journals Biosynthesis and Characterization of Iron Oxide Nanoparticles Synthesized using Earthworm Based Extracts

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 452-455
Author(s):  
P. Suganya ◽  
P.U. Mahalingam
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Iron Oxide ◽  
Seed Germination ◽  
Eisenia Fetida ◽  
Fourier Transforms ◽  
Water Extract ◽  
Warm Water ◽  
Cow Dung ◽  
Fe2o3 Nanoparticles ◽  
X Ray

Iron oxide (β-Fe2O3) nanoparticles were synthesized through a biological method using earthworm based extracts like Eudrilus eugineae vermiwash, Eisenia fetida vermiwash, Eudrilus eugineae crushed extract, Eisenia fetida crushed extract, Eudrilus eugineae warm water extract, Eisenia fetida warm water extract and cow dung extract as a reducing and stabilizing agents. The development of β-Fe2O3 nanoparticles in the reaction mixture was determined by UV–visible spectroscopy. Followed by, the synthesized β-Fe2O3 nanoparticles were characterized by X-ray diffraction, Fourier transforms infra–red spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy, and energy dispersive X-ray and transmission electron microscopy. Synthesized β-Fe2O3 NPs are characterized as crystalline structure of hexagonal shape with particle size of 2.08-94.37 nm and carrying unique functional groups. Bioefficiency of β-Fe2O3 was assessed through In-vitro seed germination study with green gram (Vigna radiata) and results revealed that 200 mg concentrations of α-Fe2O3 supported better seed germination and early growth in V. radiata.

Exploring the Regulatory Role of Wood Vinegar on Heavy Metals (Copper, Zinc) Before and After Cow Dung Composting

2014 ◽  
Vol 13 (15) ◽  
pp. 2453-2460
Author(s):  
Zhiyu Li ◽  
Ling Zhou ◽  
Fei Liu ◽  
Xuening Luo ◽  
Jinlong Sun ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metals ◽  
Regulatory Role ◽  
Cow Dung ◽  
Wood Vinegar ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Copper Zinc

scholarly journals The role of earthworms (Eisenia fetida) in influencing bioavailability of heavy metals in soils

2004 ◽  
Vol 40 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Bei Wen ◽  
Xiao-yu Hu ◽  
Ying Liu ◽  
Wei-sheng Wang ◽  
Mu-hua Feng ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metals ◽  
Eisenia Fetida ◽  
Heavy Metals In Soils

scholarly journals Subinhibitory Levels of Oxytetracycline in Earthworm Meal Significantly Boost Resistance-Mutation Rates in Bacillus spp. within the Gut of Eisenia fetida

2021 ◽  
pp. 80-87
Author(s):  
Tilak Saha ◽  
Avishek Biswas ◽  
Ranadhir Chakraborty
Keyword(s):  
Eisenia Fetida ◽  
Heterotrophic Bacteria ◽  
Spontaneous Mutation ◽  
Resistance Mutation ◽  
Mutation Rates ◽  
Cow Dung ◽  
Evolutionary Forces ◽  
Bacillus Spp ◽  
Resistant Strains ◽  
Dynamic Population

Aims: To estimate changes in the number of oxytetracycline -resistant strains, a dynamic population of Bacillus in the gut of Eisenia fetida cultured in processed-cow-dung (PrCD) supplemented with subinhibitory amounts of oxytetracycline, was studied. Study Design: Sterile water containing oxytetracycline was sprayed over PrCD at concentration of 0.012 µg per mg dehydrated PrCD per spraying. The number of oxytetracycline-resistant Bacillus spp. microbiota of E. fetida’s gut was compared to the number of oxytetracycline-resistant Bacillus spp. in its feed (PrCD). For this purpose, Luria Agar (LA) and Bacillus Agar (BA) plates amended with or without oxytetracycline were used. Place and Duration of Study: The study was carried out in the Omics Laboratory of Department of Biotechnology, University of North Bengal situated in Darjeeling district of West Bengal, India during 2017-18. Methodology: E. fetida gut content and PrCD samples were collected on different days of the experiment for bacteriological analysis. Dilution plating on LA yielded the total number of cultivable heterotrophic bacteria. LA plates amended with oxytetracycline (15 µg/ml) were used to acquire the fraction of heterotrophic bacteria resistant to oxytetracycline. BA plates were also utilized to obtain the fraction of resistant Bacillus spp. population. The frequency of mutation was determined using a conventional formula. Results: In the gut of E. fetida reared in PrCD supplemented with sub-inhibitory concentration of oxytetracycline, a rise in the oxytetracycline-resistant Bacillus population was observed. On day 1, the frequency of oxytetracycline-resistant Bacillus spp. (5×10-8) matched the spontaneous mutation frequency, however higher frequencies on days 2 and 7 (1.6×10-4 and 3.5 x 10-6 respectively) suggested significant dissemination of oxytetracycline resistance in the gut environment. Conclusion: Subinhibitory oxytetracycline concentrations in earthworm diet had a significant effect on mutation rates, showing that evolutionary forces on the gut microbiota may be determining their responses to antibiotic stress.

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