Composting and Vermicomposting Techniques

A 16S rRNA gene-based analysis of microbial communities in compost-bedded pack barns from dairy farms in Argentina.

This study compares bacterial communities in two compost-bedded pack barns in Argentina using 16S rRNA gene sequencing, finding differences in community composition linked to management practices.

Temporal dynamics of microbiome communities within urban compost piles undergoing the heat process

The paper tracks microbiome changes in urban compost piles over 6 weeks, showing microbial succession and reduced foodborne pathogens during thermophilic phases.

Microbial community analyses of composts are influenced by particle size fraction and DNA extraction method

The paper examines how particle size fraction and DNA extraction method affect microbial community analysis in composts.

Lactic Acid Bacteria Dominate Urban Bokashi: A Participatory, Culture-independent Pilot Study of Microbial Diversity and Functional Potential in Household-Scale Food Waste Fermentation

This study examines microbial diversity and functional potential in urban Bokashi composting, finding lactic acid bacteria dominate and suggest potential benefits for plant growth without significant health risks.

Electro-composting: an emerging technology

This paper reviews electro-composting systems, identifying four main types and highlighting their benefits in improving composting efficiency and environmental sustainability.

Metagenomic insights into the development of microbial communities of straw and leaf composts.

This study compares microbial communities in straw and leaf composts using metagenomic and enzymatic analyses to identify key decomposers and their functional capabilities.