The influence of temperature and moisture contents regimes on the aerobic microbial activity of a biosolids composting blend.

By Chun Liang, Keshav C. Das, R. McClendon. Bioresource Technology, 2003

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Nutrient Status of Vermicompost of Urban Green Waste Processed by Three Earthworm Species—Eisenia fetida, Eudrilus eugeniae, and Perionyx excavatus (2010, background): “[38], the moisture content of 60–70% was proved having maximal microbial activity, while 50% moisture content was the minimal requirement for rapid rise in microbial activity.”
Effect of aeration rate, C/N ratio and moisture content on the stability and maturity of compost. (2012, background): “(2009) Less than 80% Swine manure and corncob Zhu (2006) 60–70% Sewage sludge Liang et al. (2003) 50–60% Pig manure with sawdust Tiquia et al.”
The Characterization of Feces and Urine: A Review of the Literature to Inform Advanced Treatment Technology (2015, background): “For biological processes such as aerobic composting the optimum moisture content is 30–60% (Liang et al., 2003): the moisture content of feces was greater than this (75”