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1 Anaerobic Digestion – the Basics What is Anaerobic Digestion? Anaerobic digestion occurs when organic material decomposes biologically in the absence of oxygen Benefits of Anaerobic Digestion Odor reduction (digestion stabilizes degradable organic matter) Digested manure retains most of its nutrient/fertilizer value Digestion minimizes release of methane to atmosphere during later storage History of Biogas 10th century BC - Used to heat water in Assyria 16th century – Used to heat water in Persia 17th century - Flammable gases found to be emitted from decaying organic matter 1776 - Rel