Abstract

VILLEGAS-CORNELIO, Víctor Manuel  and  LAINES CANEPA, José Ramón. Vermicomposting: I progress and strategies in the treatment of organic solid waste. Rev. Mex. Cienc. Agríc [online]. 2017, vol.8, n.2, pp.393-406. ISSN 2007-0934.  https://doi.org/10.29312/remexca.v8i2.59.

The vermicomposting is a low cost eco-technological process that allows the bio-oxidation, degradation and stabilization of organic residues by the joint action of worms and microorganisms, from which the vermicompost is obtained, a final product stabilized, homogenous and fine granulometry. This efficient technological process can convert organic waste into value-added products for ecological restoration practices and soil fertility programs. The objective of this review is to present the advances reported in the scientific literature about the vermicomposting process, in order to understand the qualities and virtues of this alternative technology in the conversion of solid organic residues to stable products. In this document a brief review is made on bases that gave way to the use of earthworms in soil fertilization, from ancient civilizations to the implementation of high tech greenhouses at present, so much so that the vermicomposting is called to make the second green revolution for the generation of organic fertilizer and production of healthy food, and even for the generation of high quality protein for animal feed. Outstanding characteristics are described of some earthworm species that make them suitable for their management, as well as their role in the recycling of organic matter. A review is made of the various types of conventional organic waste that are used as food for earthworms, which, when stabilized, enrich the soil nutritively and promote crop production.

Keywords : bio-oxidation; earthworms; microorganisms; organic solid waste; vermicomposting.

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