About 2,350 years ago Aristotle has said, “Earthworms are intestines of the earth.” Only in the twentieth century has the truth in this statement been verified and found correct. He was ahead of our times by two and half of millennia. Darwin was another one to state: “No other creature has contributed to building of earth as earthworm.”
Vermiculture is basically the science of breeding and raising earthworms. It defines the thrilling potential for waste reduction, fertilizer production, as well as an assortment of possible uses for the future (Entre Pinoys, 2010).
Vermicomposting is the process of producing organic fertilizer or the vermicompost from bio-degradable materials with earthworms. Composting with worms avoids the needless disposal of vegetative food wastes and enjoys the benefits of high quality compost.
The earthworm is one of nature’s pinnacle “soil scientists.” Earthworms are liberated and cost effective farm relief. The worms are accountable for a variety of elements including turning common soil into superior quality. They break down organic matter and when they eat, they leave behind castings that are an exceptionally valuable type of fertilizer (www.bjmp.gov.ph, 2010).
This research paper would rationalize the methodologies as well as the laboratory findings undertaken by the Bachelor of Secondary Education (BSEd), Biological Science Major, Third Year Students of RMTU San Marcelino Campus on their innovative approach on Vermiculture and Vermicomposting.
BSED Biological Science Major students with Pro. Mila Patriana in their Vermiculture project.
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Vermiculture and Vermicomposting
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