Yingrong Zhao

Assessing Deep Maturity of Compost: Relative Cotyledon Chlorophyll as a Complementary Indicator in Full-Scale Cow Manure Composting

Compost maturity is commonly assessed using the seed germination test, which mainly reflects below-ground radicle growth. However, composts that meet conventional maturity criteria may still inhibit above-ground seedling development. This study assessed the deep maturity of compo...