Text Book on Compost Production and Utilization

The composting process involves organic matter (plants and animals that were once living) being broken down into simpler compounds. The result of this process is a soil-like humus. New life is nourished by this nutrient-rich humus. This book explains advantages of composting, composting process, trouble shooting in composting, different types of microbes involvement in the process, tips for successful composting, factors affecting on composting, effective methods of composting, practical problems arising during composting, home composting, bin composting, Municipal solid waste composting, compost quality standards, different utilizations of composting, innovative utilization of compost etc..In addition this book covers wide range of techniques related to achieve effective and efficient compost from different types of wastes.