Journal of
Soil Science and Environmental Management

  • Abbreviation: J. Soil Sci. Environ. Manage.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2141-2391
  • DOI: 10.5897/JSSEM
  • Start Year: 2010
  • Published Articles: 314

Review

Nitrogen Dynamics of Vermicompost Use in Sustainable Agriculture

Adrian P. Broz
  • Adrian P. Broz
  • California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, California, USA.
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Priya O. Verma
  • Priya O. Verma
  • California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, California, USA.
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Chip Appel
  • Chip Appel
  • California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, California, USA.
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  •  Received: 08 July 2016
  •  Accepted: 23 August 2016
  •  Published: 30 November 2016

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