We are still working on achieving the desired levels of decomposers in the compost heap, plus a compost that can easily be turned by chickens — more experimenting is needed to get the right size carbon sources in there. (westonaprice.org)
Cuypers, who was not involved with the work, says the most surprising insight is that the microbial decomposer community doesn't depend on soil type. (sciencemag.org)
Microorganisms are important to life on Earth, acting as decomposers in various ecosystems and playing a vital role in the nitrogen cycle. (educationworld.com)