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The Science of Composting

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Last updated 2 years ago

What is soil?

Soil is the loose surface material that covers most land. It consists of inorganic particles and organic matter. Soil provides the structural support to plants used in agriculture and is also their source of water and nutrients. (from Agriculture Victoria's )

Soil is home to billions of microorganisms whose function ranges from breaking down dead organic materials to mobilizing nutrients for other organism like plants. (from Science and Art of making Compost by Soil Vasu)

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Source - Science and Art of making Compost by Soil Vasu
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