Role of Earthworms in Soil Fertility

Abstract

Earthworms form a major component of the soil system and these organism have been efficiently ploughing the land for many years and assisting in the recycling of organic nutrients for the efficient growth of plants. Earthworms, the soil invertebrates along with soil microorganism degrade organic waste materials and thus maintain the nutrient flux in the system. This Economically important worms are artificially reared and utilized for the production of Vermicompost (Vermi-compost is the method of making compost with the use of Earthworms). Which is known as Vermi-Technology which has many advantages. Soil structure improvement, Nutrient cycling, Enhanced nutrient availability, Microbial activity stimulation and Soil fertility.