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R J Saayman - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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the suitability of eudrilus eugeniae perionyx excavatus and eisenia fetida oligochaeta for vermicomposting in southern africa in terms of their temperature requirements
Soil Biology & Biochemistry, 1992Co-Authors: A J Reinecke, S A Viljoen, R J SaaymanAbstract:Abstract Since the epigeic species Eudrilus eugeniae, Perionyx excavatus and Eisenia fetida have a potential as waste decomposers or as possible sources of protein, knowledge of their temperature requirements are required in order to cultivate them in large numbers under different environmental conditions. A study was undertaken outdoors as well as indoors of earthworm populations in artificial containers in order to access the influence of high, as well as low, temperatures on the different species. The results were compared with that obtained for control populations kept at a presumably favourable temperature of 25°C. The results showed that Eisenia fetida has a wider tolerance for temperatures than E. eudrilus eugeniae and P. excavatus which allows this species to be cultivated in areas with higher temperatures (often as high as 43°C) as well as areas with lower soil temperatures (often below 5°C). The other two species will have limited outdoor application in Vermiculture systems. The winter temperatures in the southern subregion of Africa and not the summer temperatures seem to be the limiting factor in applying Eudrilus eugeniae and P. excavatus in outdoor Vermiculture. The incubation period, development and cocoon production of the species at various temperature simulations were also investigated. Regions in southern Africa were identified, based on prevailing temperature conditions, where E. eugeniae and P. excavatus could be utilized in Vermiculture systems.
Latika Vyas - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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ATTITUDE SCALE CONSTRUCTION FOR TRIBAL WOMEN TOWARDS Vermiculture TECHNOLOGY
2010Co-Authors: Latika Vyas, S. Maheshwari, P. K. DashoraAbstract:The study was conducted in purposively selected village Goran of Panchayat Samiti Jhadol, district Udaipur. A sample of 40 Tribal women, one women from each household, continuously using Vermiculture technology, was considered for gathering required information. The results of the study indicate that finally, 24 statements were selected in the scale, having t- value more than 1.75 significant at 5 % level. Further, majority of the tribal women (79.03 & 8.75 % ) were having favorable to most favorable attitude towards the Vermiculture technology.
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Innovation-Decision Behaviour of Women with Respect to Vermiculture Technology in Tribal Social System - A Case Study.
2007Co-Authors: Latika VyasAbstract:Innovation -Decision Behaviour of Women with respect to Vermiculture Technology in Tribal Social System - A Case Study
Karan Singh - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Adoption of Vermiculture technology by tribal farmers in Udaipur district of Rajasthan
2008Co-Authors: Karan SinghAbstract:Introduction Vermiculture is the science of cultivating earthworms which feed on waste material and soil and release digested food material back into the soil, thereby producing compost rich in nutrients. Worms are natural ploughers of the soil throughout the day and night, maintaining the fertility and porosity of the soil. Vermiculture is considered a proven technology for increasing production and productivity of different crops. The use of vermicompost is of recent origin and thus many farmers are not even aware of its advantages. One of the major goals of extension is to get new and profitable technology adopted by farmers. Agencies such as SAUs, ICAR institutes, NGOs and voluntary agencies are working to disseminate and popularize Vermiculture technology among the farming community. The technology is not intricate and involves a simple procedure of compost preparation, skills which can be easily learned and mastered by users. There may be some factors like lack of skill in making compost, poor economic conditions or lack of knowledge about operations and use, which restrict farmers. Therefore the present study was undertaken to learn the extent of adoption of different practices of the technology recommended by scientists and find the adoption gap in various practices. The specific objective was to find the extent of adoption of Vermiculture technology.
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Knowledge and adoption behaviour of farmers about Vermiculture technology in Udaipur district, Rajasthan
2004Co-Authors: Karan SinghAbstract:Knowledge and adoption behaviour of farmers about Vermiculture technology in Udaipur district, Rajasthan
A J Reinecke - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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the suitability of eudrilus eugeniae perionyx excavatus and eisenia fetida oligochaeta for vermicomposting in southern africa in terms of their temperature requirements
Soil Biology & Biochemistry, 1992Co-Authors: A J Reinecke, S A Viljoen, R J SaaymanAbstract:Abstract Since the epigeic species Eudrilus eugeniae, Perionyx excavatus and Eisenia fetida have a potential as waste decomposers or as possible sources of protein, knowledge of their temperature requirements are required in order to cultivate them in large numbers under different environmental conditions. A study was undertaken outdoors as well as indoors of earthworm populations in artificial containers in order to access the influence of high, as well as low, temperatures on the different species. The results were compared with that obtained for control populations kept at a presumably favourable temperature of 25°C. The results showed that Eisenia fetida has a wider tolerance for temperatures than E. eudrilus eugeniae and P. excavatus which allows this species to be cultivated in areas with higher temperatures (often as high as 43°C) as well as areas with lower soil temperatures (often below 5°C). The other two species will have limited outdoor application in Vermiculture systems. The winter temperatures in the southern subregion of Africa and not the summer temperatures seem to be the limiting factor in applying Eudrilus eugeniae and P. excavatus in outdoor Vermiculture. The incubation period, development and cocoon production of the species at various temperature simulations were also investigated. Regions in southern Africa were identified, based on prevailing temperature conditions, where E. eugeniae and P. excavatus could be utilized in Vermiculture systems.
Bhupendra Upadhyay - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Adoption of Vermiculture Technology Among Rural Women
Journal of Community Mobilization and Sustainable Development, 2008Co-Authors: Rajshree Upadhyay, Preeti Kaur, Bhupendra UpadhyayAbstract:Vermiculture technology is a powerful means to blend the inorganic sources of nutrients with the biological renewal sources for achieving balanced biological activities so as to improve and maintain the physical chemical and biological properties of soil. As a biofertilizer it has tremendous potential to wrest the present day agriculture out of food and nutrition crisis. This technology is just taking roots in India. Present paper attempts to explore the knowledge and adoption of Vermiculture technology among rural women and the problems faced by them in its adoption. It was observed that rural women had good knowledge and Vermiculture technology was adopted to a medium extent. The main problems faced by women were lack of technical guidance and process being complicated and costly which needs to be overcome for wider adoption of the technology.
