Vol. 10, Special Issue 11 (2021)

Author(s):
K Bhavya, N Sumalatha, T Archana and K Vijaya Lakshmi

Abstract:
Vermiwash is a liquid extract produced from vermicompost in a medium where earthworms are richly populated. It comprises a massive decomposer bacteria count, mucus, vitamins, different bioavailable minerals, hormones, enzymes, different antimicrobial peptides, etc. This paper aimed to assess how these natural products in vermiwash enhances plant growth. Earthworms establish symbiotic relationship with microbes, produce an essential product that supports the growth of plants, and suppress plant's root disease. It is recommended that earthworm should be inoculated in an agricultural field, or prepare and apply its vermiwash as a spray or as additive bio-fertilizer in the soil to enhance the productivity of the crops.