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Termigradation : Effective use of Termites (Cryptotermes domesticus) ( Termitidae) ( Isoptera : Blattodea ) in degradation of solid waste product.

Author(s) Ms. Tashqeen Fatima, Prof. Dr. Barish E. James, Ms. Ayushi Bajpai
Country India
Abstract Termites, often viewed as pests, are vital in decomposition and waste
management, acting as nature recyclers by breaking down complex organic
substances. . The term "termigradation" refers to the degradation process
facilitated by termites. Unlike vermicomposting and traditional composting,
which cannot break down lignin or tough waste products like plastics, termites
can tackle these materials. Utilizing termites for plastic degradation is
environmentally friendly and does not emit toxins, reducing environmental
pollution and threats to human health and plants and animals.
Termites are significant soil insects capable of breaking down plastics
through their gut microbiota, as numerous microbes in their digestive system can
degrade plastics. The experiment focused on Termigradation by termites, where
they were fed six different types of solid waste materials. To study the
termigradation of solid waste, six types of waste products were used: sawdust,
coconut husk, low-density polyethylene, high-density polyethylene, a mixture of
paint and cement, and disposable plates. This study demonstrated that termites
have a symbiotic relationship with the microbes and fungi in their gut, aiding in
the degradation of solid waste products, and they preferred low-density
polyethylene over high-density polyethylene. This process can help reduce
pollution and helps to minimize the plastic pollution. The data was analyzed with
a test significance level is 0.001.
Keywords Termites Termigradation solid waste management plastic degradation gut microbes
Field Biology > Zoology
Published In Volume 7, Issue 3, May-June 2025
Published On 2025-05-29
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i03.46144
Short DOI https://doi.org/g9mn5f
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