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Research article2010Peer reviewed

Growth potential of faecal bacteria in simulated psychrophilic/mesophilic zones during composting of organic waste

Elving, Josefin; R Ottoson, Jakob; Vinnerås, Björn; Albihn, Ann

Abstract

The risk of pathogen regrowth in P/M zones during organic waste composting further emphasizes the importance of good management practices and of avoiding P/M zones in combination with low compost maturity.

Keywords

coliforms; compost quality; composting; enterococci; regrowth; Salmonella; sanitation

Published in

Journal of Applied Microbiology
2010, Volume: 108, number: 6, pages: 1974-1981
Publisher: WILEY-BLACKWELL