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The removal efficiency of Cd from biogas residues (BR) by earthworms (Eisenia fetida) during vermicomposting and the optimum addition of earthworm hydrolysates for production of Trichoderma guizhouense NJAU 4742 spores were determined. The results showed that vermicomposting could effectively remove Cd (up to 18.9%) from the BR. Synchrotron radiation based FTIR spectromicroscopy demonstrated a weakened correlation between functional groups after vermicomposting, suggesting that the activity of earthworms affects the binding sites and bioavailability of heavy metals. Under optimum conditions, the hydrolysis rate of earthworms was ~97% and the removal efficiency of Cd was up to 93%. Furthermore, addition of 20% of earthworm hydrolysate promoted the largest production of Trichoderma sporulation (~2.95 × 10 cfu/g straw), indicating the possibility of earthworm hydrolysates promoting the growth of Trichoderma guizhouense is a suitable way to recycle earthworms after vermicomposting.
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