El lombricompost como estrategia sostenible para la protección del suelo agrícola

Marisela  Castro Solera; Yenny Maritza Camacho Torres; Edelmira Alarcón Álvarez

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The earthworm compost as a sustainable strategy for the protection of agricultural soil

DOI: https://doi.org/10.22490/26653176.10902

Marisela Castro Solera Universidad Nacional Abierta y a Distancia

Yenny Maritza Camacho Torres Universidad Nacional Abierta y a Distancia

Edelmira Alarcón Álvarez Universidad Nacional Abierta y a Distancia

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This paper examines the importance of vermicompost as an agroecological strategy for restoring degraded agricultural soils. Based on a documentary review of technical and academic sources, the multiple benefits of the compost produced by the red Californian earthworm (Eisenia foetida) are identified—particularly its effects on soil fertility, structure, water retention, and microbial activity. The findings suggest that vermicompost can not only partially or completely replace chemical fertilizers but also represents a sustainable alternative for improving soil quality and promoting more resilient and environmentally friendly agricultural systems. This work reviews the benefits of vermicompost on soil fertility, structure and water retention, as well as experiences in crops that demonstrate their potential to replace chemical fertilizers.

keywords: agroecology, organic fertilizers, agricultural sustainability, soil regeneration, vermicomposting, Eisenia foetida

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