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Enhancement of Food Production — BIOLOGY STD 12 Science — Question

Maharashtra BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 ScienceBIOLOGYEnhancement of Food Production2 Marks
Question
What is composting? Which microorganisms are found in active compost?
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Answer

  1. Composting is a natural process in which organic matter is converted into a dark rich compost or humus.
  2. During composting, microorganisms break down organic matter into compost.
  3. Microorganisms found in active compost are bacteria, fungi, actinobacteria, protozoa and rotifers.

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