•Scope and application of soil biodiversity

•Detailed discussion on the biology and ecological aspects of earthworms, especially Indian earthworms.

•Classification and distribution of Indian earthworms,

•Vermitechnology methods, application and Indian verms suitable for vermitechnology

•Land use management using earthworms, vermicomposting techniques, use of earthworms in crop productivity, edible mushroom production, as fish and poultry feed, cost-benefit analysis.

•Research methodology in ecology and soil biology ( earthworms).

•Profusely illustrated with photographs, diagrams, and tables.

The present book is a pioneering work on earthworm biology, ecology and tool for vermitechnology.  This up-to-date and comprehensive text and reference book through its integrated interdisciplinary approach deals with various facets and dimensions of soil biodiversity, earthworm biology, ecology and their utilization in biotechnology vermitechnology. The writing style is lucid with ample illustrations with up-to-date review on different aspects of vermitechnology. This book provides the detailed technical edge in the subject.