The microbial ecology of cow slurry in vermiculture beds

The suitability of cow slurry as a substrate for vermicomposting by Eisenia fetida was investigated. Particular attention was given to the effects of the earthworm on the decomposition and stabilisation of the slurry; and to the interactions between E. fetida and the microflora of the substrate. Ass...

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Main Author: Hand, Paul
Published: Aston University 1984
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.544762