Studying the microscopic metropolis
Dr Michael Kertesz and Dr Meghann Thai, together with Honours project students, have been studying the microbiological goings-on inside mushroom compost, seeking to understand species diversity and richness, nutrient pathways, nutrient inputs/losses and a whole lot more. These comprehensive investigations have yielded a wealth of data that provides valuable insights into the diverse, rich, and varied processes taking place in compost. By understanding processes that are invisible to the naked eye, this research opens a window into their complexity and significance.
