@article{(Open Science Index):https://publications.waset.org/pdf/488, title = {Vermicomposting of Waste Corn Pulp Blended with Cow Dung Manure using Eisenia Fetida}, author = {Musaida M. M. Manyuchi and Anthony Phiri and Ngoni Chirinda and Perkins Muredzi and Joseph Govhaand and Thamary Sengudzwa}, country = {}, institution = {}, abstract = {Waste corn pulp was investigated as a potential feedstock during vermicomposting using Eisenia fetida. Corn pulp is the major staple food in Southern Africa and constitutes about 25% of the total organic waste. Wastecooked corn pulp was blended with cow dung in the ratio 6:1 respectively to optimize the vermicomposting process. The feedstock was allowed to vermicompost for 30 days. The vermicomposting took place in a 3- tray plastic worm bin. Moisture content, temperature, pH, and electrical conductivity were monitoreddaily. The NPK content was determined at day 30. During vermicomposting, moisture content increased from 27.68% to 52.41%, temperature ranged between 19- 25◦C, pH increased from 5.5 to 7.7, and electrical conductivity decreased from 80000μS/cm to 60000μS/cm. The ash content increased from 11.40% to 28.15%; additionally the volatile matter increased from 1.45% to 10.02%. An odorless, dark brown vermicompost was obtained. The vermicompost NPK content was 4.19%, 1.15%, and 6.18% respectively. }, journal = {International Journal of Chemical and Molecular Engineering}, volume = {6}, number = {8}, year = {2012}, pages = {759 - 762}, ee = {https://publications.waset.org/pdf/488}, url = {https://publications.waset.org/vol/68}, bibsource = {https://publications.waset.org/}, issn = {eISSN: 1307-6892}, publisher = {World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology}, index = {Open Science Index 68, 2012}, }