Decomposition of Bamboo leaf litter and role of earthworms and microorganisms

B.Vijayapal Reddy, K. Narsihma

Abstract

The decomposition of bamboo leaf litter was investigated in situ and the role of earthworm in this process was assessed. The microflora increased considerably both qualitatively and quantitatively with addition of bamboo litter and earthworm. Soil got enriched in composition of nutrients.