Microbiology of Composting

by H. Insam

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...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 354067568X
• ISBN13: 9783540675686
• Release Date: May 2002
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 636 Pages
• Weight: 2.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.8" x 6.4" x 9.4"