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biodegradation
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14 sectionsContents
- Mechanisms
- Factors affecting biodegradation rate
- Individual material classes
- Polycyclic aromatics
- Plastics
- Biodegradable technology
- Biodegradation vs. composting
- Environmental and social effects
- Etymology of "biodegradable"
- See also
- Notes
- References
- Standards by ASTM International
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Biodegradation is the breakdown of organic matter by microorganisms, such as bacteria and fungi. In contrast to biodegradation, phytodegradation, which has few applications, relies on green plants to effect the degradation.
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