College of Agricultural, Consumer & Environmental Sciences
ACES NEWS
Explore News by:
/
Tag

Comparing the pathogen numbers in backyard and commercial composts

Comparing the pathogen numbers in backyard and commercial composts
Comparing the pathogen numbers in backyard and commercial composts

Compost—organic material that is added to soil to help plants grow—is widely used by gardeners because it improves soil health and reduces the amount of organic waste in landfills. Although several studies have looked at commercial composts, very few have investigated backyard compost samples. In a new study, researchers have measured the number of pathogens in both types of compost.

Neslihan Akdeniz, a clinical assistant professor in agricultural and biological engineering, is a co-author on the paper and lent her expertise in composting with livestock manure.

Read more from IGB here.

College of Agricultural, Consumer & Environmental Sciences

227 Mumford Hall, MC 710

1301 W Gregory Dr.

Urbana, IL 61801

217-333-0460

Email: aces@illinois.edu

Web Feedback/Requests Inside ACES (Fac/Staff) Login