Course: HRT 114 Introduction To Soil Science

Assignment: Review Questions from the Exercise.

Assignment
Assignment: Review questions from the Exercise

Exercise:

Nature comprises a recurring circular pattern, from an organism’s emergence, to growth, death, decomposition, and to living things again. Composting mimics nature. Decay of organic materials, from yard waste to kitchen wastes, is stimulated by piling this material above ground, and in so doing, creates a useful soil amendment or aid. Composting reduces weight and volume of organic wastes, and in commercial operations makes a commodity for easier handling and shipping. The compost pile should be maintained by certain practices to avoid anaerobic, odor-producing conditions, reduction of weed seeds and plant pathogens, and enhance the process of decomposition. Please explain these practices.

Review pp. 336 – 338, if necessary.

Once you have completed the explanation of composting practices from the Exercise go to the Dropbox Folder in the Content Menu and click on "Unit 8 Lesson 3 Assignment Composting Practices Exercise” to learn how to submit the assignment.

The exercise has a value of 5 extra credit points.