Research And Applications -Rafik Hariri University

Composting At RHU Campus

Data from the following areas may be obtained/integrated into appropriate RHU courses and used for teaching and/or research purposes:

In addition to the main three; nitrogen, phosphorous, and potassium, of special importance are the micronutrients found in compost such as manganese, copper, iron, and zinc.
Research is showing that soil treated with compost tends to produce plants with fewer pest problems. Compost helps to control diseases and insects that might otherwise overrun a more sterile soil lacking natural checks against their spread. Leaf based compost is showing promise suppressing nematodes. Compost application to turf has suppressed many fungal diseases.
Soil pH also benefits with the addition of compost. This is a measure of soil acidity or alkalinity. Finished compost has a neutral ph. When mixed into the soil, compost helps keep the pH at optimum levels for nutrient availability.