New Laboratory to Offer Services for Managing Microbial Component of Soil, Compost and Compost Tea

Tangent, OR – December 23, 2002 – Opening its doors in January, a new laboratory in Tangent, Oregon will offer analytical services and consultation in the assessment and management of the microbial component of soil, compost and compost teas.

Microbial Matrix Systems, Inc. (MMS) was formed by Lynn Rogers, CEO/Chief Scientist. MMS will offer analysis and advice to its clients on how to build the biological component of their compost, compost tea and soil. A diverse and healthy biological component promotes nutrient cycling and improves physical characteristics of the soil.

MMS’s unique approach begins with a preliminary diagnosis, verified with appropriate diagnostic tests, and followed by a final report that interprets all findings in an understandable form to help its clients manage the microbial biomass of soil, compost or compost tea.

MMS offers innovative diagnostic tests to evaluate the ability of its clients’ soil, compost, or compost tea matrix to suppress disease, increase drought resistance, retain and recycle nutrients, and improve soil structure. These diagnostic tests determine if the level of beneficial bacteria, fungi, protozoa, and nematodes in compost, compost tea and soils are within the appropriate range needed for a quality matrix that will provide healthy plant growth.

Additional proprietary diagnostic tests will correlate the level of carbon sources and the ability to fix nitrogen and other nutrients. A compost maturity index based on biological activity will assist composters and compost users in quality control and application guidelines.

Microbial Matrix Systems will celebrate its Grand Opening January 25^th, 2003.

For information:

http://www.microbialmatrix.com or

Contact:

lrogers@microbialmatrix.com

Phone:

(541) 967-0554