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Compost is a highly diverse group of organic soil amendments which provides substantial nutritive fertility to soils. The benefits of compost addition to soils are vast and have been well documented by a growing body of research. Composts are manufactured in a variety of methods and scales from simple localized plots to large scale commercial operations. This review examines the role of organic matter in soils, the process of composting, and the physical, chemical, and biological properties of compost. The global use of compost and its agro-ecological implications is explored. The review concludes with appropriate uses of compost, its comparison to traditional commercial fertilizer, as well as some limitations for its proper use. |
