fertile soil has lot of humus .why
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Fertile soil has lots of humus because it contains microorganisms that decompose dead organic matter present in soil and help in the formation of humus. Humus is a sources of mineral, absorbs water and makes the soil porous for easy passage of plant roots.
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Fertile soil possess lots of humus because (i) Humus is required for binding soil particles into crumbs. Crumbs
formation is needed for both hydration and aeration of soil. (ii) Humus makes the soil porous for easy passage of roots. (iii) It is source of minerals. (iv) Humus contains chemicals that promote growth of plants.
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