Composting
Composting is the controlled biological decomposition of organic waste, such as food scraps and yard trimmings, carried out by microbes, fungi, and small invertebrates to create a dark, crumbly material called humus.
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Prep Sessions
Home Composting Fundamentals for Backyard Gardeners @ University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Ch.1 Biological Foundations - Home Composting Fundamentals for Backyard Gardeners @ University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Fundamentals of Biological Decomposition - Home Composting Fundamentals for Backyard Gardeners @ University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Ch.2 Pile Care and Maintenance - Home Composting Fundamentals for Backyard Gardeners @ University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Balancing Greens and Browns - Home Composting Fundamentals for Backyard Gardeners @ University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Learn After
Which groups of organisms are directly responsible for carrying out the biological decomposition in composting?
Composting is an uncontrolled decomposition process that occurs without management.
What is the name of the dark, crumbly material produced by the process of composting?
What specific classification of decomposition characterizes the composting process?
Which materials are examples of organic waste decomposed during the composting process?
Humus