Question

List out 5 ways in which humus helps soil.

Answer 1

Humus helps the soil in many different ways , some of them are as follows :-

1. Humus helps to retains moisture in the soil.

2. Humus is essential for the soil, becoz without humus soil is unproductive, and not able to produce plants, flowers or grass.

Answer 2

Explanation:

Soil with humus:

Holds nutrients and prevents them from leaching.

Acts like a sponge, absorbing moisture. ...

Traps oxygen, which is essential for root development.

Feeds and protects microbes in the soil.

Prevents erosion by holding soil particles together.

Helps root structures to grow by contributing to improved vigour.