Cow Pat Story, The

Synopsis

Decay of herbivore dung is used as an example to illustrate the processes and importance of decomposition in agricultural systems. Explains how micro-organisms and fungi in temperate regions participate in the release of mineral nutrients into soils and also play a part in balancing the level of pathogenic organisms.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. VHS. col. 33 min.

Year of production

1992

Availability

Sale; 1992 sale: £37.00 (+VAT +p&p)

Notes

Reviewed in British Council FVR.

Subjects

Agriculture; Biology

Keywords

dung; fungi; micro-organisms

Credits

Writer

C H Dickinson

Distributor

Name

University of Newcastle, Television Service

Notes

No longer in existence as a distributor