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17 articles for “earthworms”
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Screening and Characterisation of Antibacterial Actinomycetes Isolated From Earthworm
Abstract: The actinomycetes are considered to be the most potent source for the production of secondary metabolites, antibiotics and other bioactive compounds. The present study dealt with the isolation of the actinomycetes from the earthworm, Eisenia fetida. The actinomycetes were identified using slide culture technique and various biochemical tests. The isolates (S1 and S2) showed activity against Gram positive and Gram negative bacteria in primary screening by perpendicular streak method. In …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 77–84 Read article
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Qualitative and Quantitative Yield in the Radish Crop Through the Utilization of rhizobacteria, Pseudomonas trivialis (L) and Earthworm, Eudrilus eugenae (L).
Abstract: The specific density of earthworm in soil and the microorganisms in soil are correlated with each other. The fruitful interactions among soil microorganisms and the earthworms in soil serve to orchestrate the process of improvement in the crop yield. The Pseudomonas trivialis (L) is a deleterious rhizobacterial species. This rhizobacterial species is recognized for the production of Indole Acetic Acid (IAA) (the plant growth promoting hormone). The present attempt deals …
Published in Journal of Modern Chemistry & Chemical Technology · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 17–33 Read article
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An Overview on Recycling of Agricultural Residues and Organic Wastes Converts into Valuable Organic Fertilizers through Microorganisms: Indian Perspective
Abstract: India generates huge amount of organic wastes from agricultural sector, due to rapid urbanization and increasing population growth. Farmers have a lake of knowledge about the recycling processes and utilizing the strategy of this waste. An attempt is made to this review the processes by which these wastes can be converted into environmental friendly products using different microorganisms and earthworms. Composting and vermicomposting are suggested practice recycling agricultural waste to …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Uptake and Kinetics of Bioaccumulation of Heavy Metals (Lead and Cadmium) from Contaminated Soil using Eisenia foetida
Abstract: AbstractThe ecosystem of soil is affected by heavy metal contamination, both qualitatively and quantitatively and earthworms are efficient bioremediators. The aim of the present study was to investigate the bioaccumulation of two heavy metals (Cd and Pb) in earthworms. In the current paper, the two heavy metals considered are studied for their absorption from the soil and correlated to the amount of live earthworms required to clean up the contamination …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Ecology · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2013 · pp. 8–14 Read article
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Vermicomposting Technology
Abstract: How will waste be managed?” is an important question demanding attention due to the rapid growth in waste generation worldwide. With the ever-increasing population and consumerist lifestyle generate voluminous solid wastes. Large quantities of organic wastes are produced from agricultural production and farming systems, including animal manures, food and kitchen wastes, and industrial organic wastes. These have the potential of increasing global soil and water pollution because they are currently …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 5–10 Read article
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Vermicomposting in Waste Management Using Technology for Future Enhancement
Abstract: The increase in population causes a rise within the amount and kind of urban and rural wastes.Such wastes are undesirable pollutants to the environment and time could even be a health menace. As far as rural wastes are concerned, there are enormous quantities of organic materials that are not utilized. “Vermicomposting technology” could be a quick growing one with its pollution free, value effective and economical nature & has been …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 36–41 Read article
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Molecular Diversity of Lampito mauritii and Perionyx excavatus Across North Eastern Ghats of Odisha Using RAPD Markers
Abstract: RAPD-PCR technique using 15 RAPD random primers was used to analyze genetic variation of Lampito mauritti and Perionyx excavatus adult worms collected from the agroclimatic zone of North Eastern Ghats of Odisha which includes four different districts. Studies on molecular characterization of L. mauritti and P. excavatus from different geographical locations indicated variation in the molecular profiling. Analysis of genetic diversity was performed using DNA marker systems with RAPD to …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 33–41 Read article
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Validation of Tropical Artificial Soil by Ecotoxicological Assessment of the Effect of Potash on Eisenia fetida
Abstract: AbstractEcotoxicity tests provide a direct measure for the effects of chemicals to earthworms and help to establish adverse ecological effects. The research methodology recommended by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Guideline for testing of chemicals no. 207 meets the most criteria expected for ecotoxicological testing except the testing condition and the organic matter. The guideline was initially developed by temperate countries like Europe and North America, thus …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Ecology · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2013 · pp. 15–23 Read article
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Cytotoxic, Anthalmintic and Analgesic Activities of the Methanol Extract of Ricinus communis (Family: Euphorbiaceae)
Abstract: The aim of this study was to evaluate the phytochemical screening, cytotoxicity, anthelmintic activity and analgesic properties of the methanol extract (leaves) of Ricinus communis (Family: Euphorbiaceae). The methanol extract of the leaves showed mild cytotoxic activity with the LC50 value 6.456 µg/mL compared to vincristine sulfate (LC50 0.812 µg/mL) using brine shrimp lethality bioassay. The anthelmintic activity was performed by observing the time of paralysis and the time of …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Toxicology · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 27–35 Read article
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Microplastics in Terrestrial Ecosystems: Impacts on Soil Biodiversity, Plant Growth, and Nutrient Cycling
Abstract: Microplastics, defined as plastic particles smaller than 5 mm, have emerged as a widespread environmental contaminant in terrestrial ecosystems. Although their impacts in aquatic environments have received considerable attention, the occurrence and ecological consequences of microplastics in soil ecosystems are increasingly recognized as an important environmental concern. Agricultural practices, plastic mulching, sewage sludge application, wastewater irrigation, compost, atmospheric deposition, and the fragmentation of larger plastic materials are major pathways through …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Ecology · Vol. 15, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 44–50 Read article
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Studies on the Growth Promoting Effects of Coconut Leaf Vermiwash on the Germination of Black Gram (Vigna mungo L.)
Abstract: Coconut leaf vermiwash (CLV) was produced from actively vermicomposting coconut leaf litter + cow dung substrate (5:1 W/W) basis by Eudrilus fetida. It significantly increased the growth of Vigna mungo at 1:5, 1:10, and 1:20 dilution in trails. Increases the growth was recorded at 1:5 dilution of coconut leaf vermiwash. Increasing the population of the soil microorganisms, particularly plant beneficial ones, and their activities which would have facilitated increased uptake …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 4–7 Read article
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Quality Assessment of Vermicompost
Abstract: Present study deals with quality assessment of Vermicompost on the basis of physical and chemical profiles made of three different types of earthworms viz. Eisenia foetida, Eudrilus eugeniae, Perionyx excavatus. Quality of Vermiculture was done in different mixtures of Cowdung with Paddy straw, Sugarcane thrash, Weed biomass, Eichornia, Vegetable waste and Control. The rate of vermiculture was found maximum in case of VMC5 as E.eugeniae recorded as most efficient vermicomposting …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2011 · pp. 19–23 Read article
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Evaluation of Anthelmintic, Analgesic and Neuropharmacological activity of Heliotropium indicum
Abstract: The present study was performed to evaluate the anthelmintic, analgesic and neuropharmacological activity of the methanol extract from the leaves of Heliotropium indicum. Anthelmintic activity was investigated using earthworm (Pheretima posthuma) & fresh leaf juice of the plant. In anthelmintic activity test, the time of paralysis for fresh juice was range from 7 min 55 s to 26 min 55 s whereas the time ranges for standard drug albendazole was …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 31–38 Read article
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Anthelmintic, Neuropharmacological and Analgesic Activities of Extracts from the Aerial Part of Eclipta alba L.
Abstract: The current study was aimed to investigate the anthelmintic, neuropharmacological and analgesic activities of extracts from the aerial part of the plant Eclipta alba L. (Family: Asteraceae). The anthelmintic activity was performed by observing the time of paralysis and the time of death of earthworms Pheretima posthuma compared with the standard drug, albendazole. The range of minimum to maximum time of paralysis and death of albendazole at the conc. 100 …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Bioconversion of Textile Industry Sludge into Soil Enriching Material Through Vermistabilization
Abstract: Disposal of textile sludge onto the environment imposes deleterious effects on the micro and macroflora. Vermistabilization of sludge could be considered as the pioneering solution for the prevailing concern. In this regard, textile sludge has been admixed with cow dung in the ratio of 1:2 to enhance the suitability of the sludge as growth medium for Eudrilus eugeniae. Various physicochemical and worm growth parameters have been evaluated to discern the …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 51–58 Read article
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Evaluation of Anthelmintic, Analgesic and Neuropharmacological Activity of Merremia hederacea
Abstract: The aim of the present study was to evaluate the phytochemical screening, anthelmintic activity, analgesic properties and neuropharmacological activity of the leaf extract of Merremia hederacea (Family: Convovulaceae). After preliminary phytochemical screening, the leaf extract of Merremia hederacea contain flavonoids, tannins, alkaloids and reducing sugars. Anthelmintic activity test was done by comparing the time of paralysis and the time of death of earthworms Pheretima posthuma compared with the standard drug, …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacology · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 28–33 Read article
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Preparation, Phytochemical Screening and Pharmacological Evaluation of Poly-herbal Formulation
Abstract: AbstractThe current investigation was endeavored at formulating and evaluating a poly-herbal formulation. The poly-herbal formulation was a combination of 10 herbal ingredients which was phyto-chemically screened for the detection of various phyto-constituents. The formulation was subjected to in vitro Anti-Arthritic and Anthelmintic activity studies. Anti-Arthritic activity was evaluated using various concentrations of the formulation (100 μg/ml, 250 μg/ml, and 500 μg/ml) and Diclofenac sodium (100 μg/ml, 250 μg/ml, and 500 …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacology · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 9–14 Read article