Feb 1, 2024 · The GI of IM group was 81.58 %, which was higher than that of CK group (74.13 %) (data not shown), revealing that inoculation accelerated the compost maturation. Therefore, in industrial-scale cow-manure composting, inoculation with B. subtilis and A. niger effectively accelerated the temperature rise, extended the period above 50 °C