Musaida M. M., ManyuchiAnthony, PhiriPerkins, Muredzi,Joseph, GovhaandThamary, Sengudzwa2023-06-152023-06-152012-02-06Manyuchi, M.M., Phiri, A., Chirinda, N., Muredzi, P., Govhaand, J. and Sengudzwa, T., 2012. Vermicompostingof waste corn pulp blended with cow dung manure using Eisenia fetida. International Journal of Chemical and Molecular Engineering, 6, pp.753-756.http://localhost:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/722Vermicompostingof Waste Corn Pulp Blended with Cow Dung Manure using Eisenia FetidaWaste corn pulp was investigated as a potential feedstock during vermicomposting using Eisenia fetida. Corn pulp is the major staple food in Southern Africa and constitutes about 25% of the total organic waste. Wastecooked corn pulp was blended with cow dung in the ratio 6:1 respectively to optimize the vermicomposting process. The feedstock was allowed to vermicompost for 30 days. The vermicomposting took place in a 3- tray plastic worm bin. Moisture content, temperature, pH, and electrical conductivity were monitoreddaily. The NPK content was determined at day 30. During vermicomposting, moisture content increased from 27.68% to 52.41%, temperature ranged between 19- 25◦C, pH increased from 5.5 to 7.7, and electrical conductivity decreased from 80000µS/cm to 60000µS/cm. The ash content increased from 11.40% to 28.15%; additionally the volatile matter increased from 1.45% to 10.02%. An odorless, dark brown vermicompost was obtained. The vermicompost NPK content was 4.19%, 1.15%, and 6.18% respectively.encorn pulp, Eisenia fetida, vermicomposting, waste managementArticle