Question

)Dead and decaying matter form
in the soil​

Answer 1

Answer:

Successive decomposition of dead material and modified organic matter results in the formation of a more complex organic matter called humus (Juma, 1998). ... As they break down the organic matter, any excess nutrients (N, P and S) are released into the soil in forms that plants can use.

Answer 2

Answer:

The dead and decaying matter in the soil is known as humus.