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ABSTRACT

In recent decades the increased harmful effects of agro-chemicals and synthetic fertilizers both in plant and animal health have created awareness about the use of organic inputs in agriculture. These increased demands of organic inputs have raised concern about the management of waste material through different composting techniques. Therefore, to meet out the demand for organic produces, there is a need for better understanding of composting methods. In this article, comparisons between aerobic and anaerobic composting processes have been discussed. Also, a comparative analysis of both the methods in terms of microbes involved, decomposition process, gaseous emission and superiority in pathogen suppression under both the processes have been discussed.

Keywords: Aerobic, Anaerobic, Compost, Decomposition, Gaseous emission, Pathogens.

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