Stabilization of Organic Matter During Composting: Influence of Process and Feedstocks

From: Compost Science & Utilization | Date: January 1, 2005| Author: Francou, CÃ © dric; Poitrenaud, Maelenn; Houot, Sabine | Copyright information

Information on compost organic matter stability is necessary to anticipate the effects of compost application on soil properties. Such information will soon be required by French legislation. The main objectives of the present work were: (1) to study the influence of the composting process and the composted waste on the kinetics of stabilization of organic matter during the composting process; (2) to validate physicochemical indicators of compost stabilization and also rapid tests used by the...

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