Release characteristics and control of nitrogen, phosphate, organic matter from spent mushroom compost amended soil in a column experiment

- Component and elemental analyses of spent mushroom compost were performed.
- Spent mushroom compost will not pose risk during application.
- Spent mushroom compost has an advantage over chemical fertilizers in terms of nutrient conservation.
- Mixed application of spent mushroom compost/chemical fertilizers could slow the loss of organic matter.