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The value of composted organic matter in building soil fertility

Journal Article · · Compost Sci.; (United States)
OSTI ID:5416619
The comparative advantages and disadvantages of using composted material and fresh, uncomposted material for building soil fertility are discussed. Heavy metal and nitrogen contents of composting material may be a problem in soil applications. Advantages of composted materials include ease of storage, waste reduction, waste stabilization, freedom from pathogens, and public acceptance. Composting also is more effective than crude organic matter at stimulating soil biological activity and enhancing the supply of accumulated fertility. (1 drawing, 1 graph, 17 references, 2 tables)
Research Organization:
Bio Ag Inc
OSTI ID:
5416619
Journal Information:
Compost Sci.; (United States), Journal Name: Compost Sci.; (United States) Vol. 20:5; ISSN COMPA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English