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Question
Enumerate the advantages of vermicompost over chemical fertiliser.
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Solution
- It is a rich source of nutrients essential for plant growth. It makes the soil fertile.
- It improves soil structure, texture, aeration and water holding capacity and helps to prevent soil erosion.
- It contains valuable vitamins, enzymes and growth regulator substances for increasing growth, vigour and yield of plants.
- It enhances decomposition of organic matter in soil.
- Vermicompost is free from pathogens and toxic elements.
- Vermicompost is rich in beneficial microflora.
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