| Agents | Bacteria • fungi • algae |
| Benefits | Soil fertility improvement • waste reduction • ecosystem restoration |
| Key factors | Humidity • temperature • oxygen levels • microorganism concentration |
| Limitations | Limited material types • contamination risk • climate impact |
| Applications | Agriculture • waste management • construction |
| Process type | Organic matter decomposition |
| Decomposition steps | Biological • chemical • physical |
| Decomposition products | Carbon dioxide • water • humus • heat |
