Microbiology of Composting (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9783642087059)

Composting is increasingly used as a recycling technology for organic wastes. Knowledge on the composition and activities of compost microbial communities has so far been based on traditional methods. New molecular and physiological tools now offer new insights into the "black box" of decaying material. An unforeseen diversity of microorganisms are involved in composting, opening up an enormous potential for future process and product improvements. In this book, the views of scientists, engineers and end-users on compost production, process optimisation, standardisation and product application are presented.

Author: Heribert Insam
ISBN-10: 3642087051
ISBN-13: 9783642087059
Publisher: Springer
Language: English
Published: 12/01/2010
Pages: 636
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.96lbs
Size: 9.21h x 6.14w x 1.30d