Question

Composting and vermicomposting

Answer 1

1. Composting is a process of degradation of organic materials such as agricultural waste, kitchen and household waste, etc, by the action of microorganisms.
2. Vermicomposting is a process of degradation of these organic materials by the action of earthworms.
3. Both these processes yield manure, which can be used as an organic fertilizer in agriculture.

Composting	Vermicomposting
1. Composting is the end product formed by the biodegradation of organic matter done by microorganisms such as bacteria.	1. Vermicomposting is the end product formed by the degradation of organic matter done by the earthworms.
2. Nutrient content is less.	2. Nutrient content is more.
3. Organic remains are decomposed by microbes.	3. Organic remains are pulverized by using earthworms.