Vermicomposting: an eco-friendly approach for waste management and nutrient enhancement

Vermicomposting creates a window of opportunity for microbes and earthworms to act together for waste degradation and nutrient enrichment. In view of its eco-friendly nature, vermicomposting is widely used around the world for decomposing different organic materials into environment-friendly products. Reports of vermicast having a superior quality over traditional compost have been observed in the form of macronutrients and various other physicochemical properties. In this review, we focus on the recent developments made towards the significance of vermicomposting, vermi-technology, the properties of vermicast and their potential application in the enhancement of plants growth.