A biological insight of hops wastes vermicomposting by Eisenia Andrei

The study was conducted to assess the feasibility of using Eisenia andrei earthworms for vermicomposting hop remains from a lupulin extraction enterprises for the brewing industry. Vermicomposting process was conducted within 70 days using hop ( Humulus lupulus ) wastes blended with horse manure at...

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Published in:Journal of material cycles and waste management 2024, Vol.26 (1), p.444-454
Main Authors: González-Moreno, M.Á., García Gracianteparaluceta, B., Marcelino Sádaba, S., Prieto Cobo, E., Seco, A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Accumulation
Animal wastes
Biological effects
Civil Engineering
Composting
Engineering
Environmental Management
Hops
Horse manure
Horses
Manures
Original Article
Parameters
Reproduction
Vermicomposting
Waste Management/Waste Technology
Wastes
Worms
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Summary:The study was conducted to assess the feasibility of using Eisenia andrei earthworms for vermicomposting hop remains from a lupulin extraction enterprises for the brewing industry. Vermicomposting process was conducted within 70 days using hop ( Humulus lupulus ) wastes blended with horse manure at five different ratios for triplicate in laboratory conditions. Number of worms, cocoons, and hatchlings were observed and recorded weekly as earthworm biomass, population build-up and reproduction biological parameters. The results showed an indirect relationship between the hop content and the growth and reproductive performance of the worms. Notwithstanding this fact, 100% of survival occurred in all combinations. A 50% blend of hop wastes and horse manure is suggested to ensure the optimizing usefulness of E. andrei . In addition, moment of maximum splendour of worm population build-up and reproduction parameters measured was achieved at around 40 or 50 days since the beginning of the test, seeing a clear and widespread decline from that moment.
ISSN:1438-4957
1611-8227
DOI:10.1007/s10163-023-01848-9