Carbon-to-Nitrogen Ratio

Scientists (yes, there are compost scientists) have found that it's best to maintain a carbon/nitrogen ratio between 25-30 parts carbon to 1 part nitrogen.

Changing carbon-to-nitrogen ratios of organic-matter export under ocean acidification

Carbon-nitrogen ratio management - Responsible Seafood Advocate

Global Change Biology, Environmental Change Journal

Carbon-to-Nitrogen Ratio - an overview

Moisture content and carbon to nitrogen ratio (C/N) of compost

Thresholds in aridity and soil carbon-to-nitrogen ratio govern the accumulation of soil microbial residues

The Carbon/Nitrogen Ratio

SOLVED: What is the significance of the Carbon:Nitrogen Ratio in the characterization of organic materials? (b) Show how this ratio can be used to determine the rates of decomposition in (i) poultry

Understanding the Carbon to Nitrogen (C:N) Ratio and Its Importance in Cropping Systems - Elk Mound Seed

ROSE GROWING in Malaysia: The Carbon/Nitrogen Ratio

Carbon To Nitrogen Ratio: Crucial Factor For Soil Productivity

Effect of the organic carbon to nutrient (N and P) ratio on the biological performance of a microalgal–bacterial membrane photobioreactor - Environmental Science: Water Research & Technology (RSC Publishing)