Question

Give
an
account of fectors affecting the
rate of & ecomposition​

Answer 1

Answer:

Most soil organisms are heterotrophic, meaning that they obtain carbon and energy through the oxidation of organic compounds. The decomposition of organic matter produced by plants, animals, and soil organisms is a key process affecting a number of important ecosystem processes, such as nutrient cycling and carbon sequestration. Soil organic matter holds three times more carbon than either the atmosphere or living vegetation (Schmidt et al. 2011). Decomposition of organic matter is key regulating factor of nitrogen, sulfur, and phosphorus cycling, given their presence in a number of important organic compounds (e.g., nucleic acids). Nitrogen and phosphorus are the most common nutrients that limit productivity in forest ecosystems.