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• Compost can greatly enhance the physical structure of soil.
• In fine-textured (clay, clay loam) soils, the addition of compost will reduce bulk density, improve friability (workability) and porosity, and increase its gas and water permeability, thus reducing erosion.
• When used in sufficient quantities, the addition of compost has both an immediate and long-term positive impact on soil structure. It resists compaction in fine-textured soils and increases water-holding capacity and improves soil aggregation in coarse-textured (sandy) soils.
• Compost makes soils more resistant to erosion and improves the soil¹s ability to hold moisture.
• The addition of compost may also provide greater drought resistance and more efficient water utilization. Therefore, the frequency and intensity of irrigation may be reduced.
• The addition of compost to soil may modify the pH of the final mix.
• Compost improves the cation exchange capacity of soils, enabling them to retain nutrients longer.
• Often seen as a good source of nitrogen, phosphorous, and potassium, compost also contains micronutrients essential for plant growth.
• Disease incidence on many plants may be influenced by the level and type of organic matter and microorganisms present in soils. Research has shown that increased population of certain microorganisms may suppress specific plant diseases such as pythium and fusarium as well as nematodes.
• Compost has the ability to bind heavy metals and other contaminants, reducing both their leachability and absorption by plants (bioavailability).

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