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. 2013 May;79(10):3215–3224. doi: 10.1128/AEM.03768-12

Table 1.

Literature data for rapid composting in comparison with conditions from the present study over 250 days of composting of livestock mortalities

Condition Range from present study Optimal rangea References
C/N ratio 10:1–22:1 13:1–50:1 3, 4, 38, 40
Moisture content (%) 48–80 40–65 4, 38, 47
pH 7.5–9.1 5.5–9.5 3, 37, 38, 48
Temp (°C) 10–64 40–65 4, 37, 38
a

Recommended conditions for effective mortality composting during the biooxidative phase.