VERMICOMPOSTING AS A DETOXIFICATION AND NUTRIENT-RECOVERY STRATEGY FOR PARTHENIUM HYSTEROPHORUS L.
Parthenium hysterophorus L. is a noxious weed whose biomass contains phytotoxic compounds and should not be recycled into agriculture without stabilization. This study evaluated appropriate composting methods for converting Parthenium biomass into a mature, nutrient-rich, and crop-safe amendment. Eight treatments were...