HORTICULTURE

Detailed explanation-1: -If the temperature is increased, the process is smoothly carried out and if the temperature is low, the process of decomposition is slow. The colder temperature decreases the rate of decomposition while warmer temperature increases the rate of decomposition. For this process, moisture is required.

Detailed explanation-2: -When a body is buried, the decomposition rate is actually slowed significantly. This may come as a surprise, but even partially buried bodies severely limit access to blow flies and other bacteria which are largely responsible for the decomposition process in general.

Detailed explanation-3: -A multitude of factors can affect the decomposition process, increasing or decreasing its rate. Some of the most frequently observed variables are temperature, moisture, insect activity, and sun or shade exposure.

Detailed explanation-4: -The deeper the grave, the more protected the cadaver and its associated fauna are from environmental instabilities. Exposed cadavers, in terms of decomposition rate and the colonizing fauna, are more sensitive to such environmental parameters [5, 10].