Compost Chemistry
Compost Chemistry
Description:
Of the many elements required for microbial decomposition, carbon and nitrogen are the most important. Carbon provides both an energy source and and the basic building block making up about 50 percent of the mass of microbial cells. Nitrogen is a crucial component of the proteins, nucleic acids, amino acids, enzymes and co-enzymes necessary for cell growth and function. This resource gives you details about how to make your compost conditions ideal.
Education Levels:
6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Subject:
Biological And Life Sciences, Biology, Chemistry, Ecology
Resource Type:
Curriculum
Medium:
Text/HTML
Fee Status:
Free
Beneficiary:
Students
Online provider:
Cornell Environmental Inquiry Program
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