Abstract:Maturity of compost is an important practical factor in agricultural and horticulture production. This study was conducted to perform maturity assessment for spent mushroom compost (SMC). Compost maturity were evaluated using standard chemical analyses (pH, EC, CEC, total C and N content, C/N ratio, NH 4 + -N, NO 3 --N). Subsequently, potential phytotoxicity from SMC was assessed by germination bioassay using Lepidium sativum L. (cress). SMC samples were collected periodically during a 28-d rapid composting pe… Show more
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