Bioconversion of Residue Biomass from a Tropical Homestead Agro-Ecosystem to Value Added Vermicompost by Eudrilus Species of Earthworm

Purpose Homestead farming systems generate in addition to the economic produce, huge quantities of diverse agro-wastes, which are resources containing significant levels of plant nutrients and organic carbon. This biomass resource is either grossly underutilized or completely unutilized, posing disposal or environmental problems. To utilize these organic wastes effectively, a study was undertaken on bioconversion of residue biomass with different characteristics to value added vermicompost for use in crop production.