# Amplicon microbiome sequencing of compost from conventional and redesigned compost buckets

## TL;DR

This study compares the microbial communities in compost from two types of buckets and finds no significant difference based on bucket shape.

## Contribution

The novelty lies in using amplicon sequencing to evaluate the impact of compost bucket design on microbial communities.

## Key findings

- Proteobacteria and Firmicutes were the dominant bacterial phyla in the compost.
- Ascomycota was the primary fungal phylum identified.
- Bucket shape had no significant effect on microbial community composition.

## Abstract

Here, we report using amplicon sequencing to assess microbial growth in both conventional and pyramid-shaped compost buckets. Proteobacteria and Firmicutes were the primary bacterial phyla present, and Ascomycota the primary fungal phylum present. Bucket shape did not significantly affect microbial community composition.