Main Title |
Compost science and technology / |
Other Authors |
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Publisher |
Elsevier, |
Year Published |
2007 |
OCLC Number |
77708364 |
ISBN |
9780080439600 (alk. paper); 0080439608 (alk. paper) |
Subjects |
Compost ;
Compost plants ;
Compost ;
Compost plants
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Internet Access |
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Holdings |
Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last Modified |
Checkout Status |
EJBM |
TD796.5.C585 2007 |
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Headquarters Library/Washington,DC |
11/04/2013 |
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Edition |
1st ed. |
Collation |
xvi, 364 p. : ill. ; 25 cm. |
Notes |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
Contents Notes |
Introduction / L.F. Diaz -- History of composting / L.F. Diaz and M. de Bertoldi -- Microbiology of the composting process / H. Insam and M. de Bertoldi -- Factors that affect the process / L.F. Diaz and G.M. Savage -- Systems used in composting / L.F. Diaz ... [et al.] -- Design of composting plants / U. de Bertoldi-Schnappinger -- Quality and agronomic use of compost / F. Tittarelli ... [et al.] -- Bioremediation / G.M. Savage and L.F. Diaz -- Pathogenic agents / R. Bèohm -- Suppression of soil-borne phytopathogens by compost / J.D. van Elsas and J. Postma -- Odor emissions from composting plants / W. Bidlingmaier and J. Mèusken -- Marketing of composts / L.L. Eggerth ... [et al]. "This book attempts to summarize some of the most important work conducted during the last few years under one cover. The contributions to the publication are made by some of the most qualified professionals in the world and present the information in a clear and objective manner. The readers will find the information very useful and will be helpful in the design of new facilities and organic recycling programs. The manager or interested member of the community does not have to have a rigorous training in science or technology."--BOOK JACKET. |