describe the major components of soil and importance of soil biota
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Soil is composed of a matrix of minerals, organic matter, air, and water. Each component is important for supporting plant growth, microbial communities, and chemical decomposition. Image courtesy of FAO. The largest component of soil is the mineral portion, which makes up approximately 45% to 49% of the volume.
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The major components of soil and importance of soil biota:
- Soil is the important source for all the living organisms which is composed of both organic and inorganic materials.
- The major components of soil are 45 % minerals(rock materials) , 5 % organic matter (leaves) , 25% air and 25 % water.
- Soil biota refers to the micro organisms, animals (insects, worms) , plants.
- Soil biota plays an important role in the fertility of soil, decomposition of wastes, nutrients cycling , etc.,
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