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Modern Concepts & Developments in Agronomy

Vermicomposting in Pakistan: Current Scenario and Future Prospectives

Submission: January 16, 2020;Published: March 13, 2020

DOI: 10.31031/MCDA.2020.06.000629

ISSN: 2637-7659
Volume6 Issue1

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Crop residues and waste management are serious issues in Pakistan. Burning of crops residue leads to environmental pollution such as smog. Vermicomposting is the best technique to manage wastes and crop residues and convert them into nutrient-rich organic fertilizer. Vermicompost contains macro & micronutrients, growth regulators and microbes that help in the solubilization of zinc and phosphorus. Future perspective of vermicomposting in Pakistan is the production of vermicompost, less reliant on chemical fertilizers and moving towards organic farming.

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