the soil matter formed by decayed organic matter
Answers
Answered by
10
Successive decomposition of dead material and modified organic matter results in the formation of a more complex organic matter called humus (Juma, 1998). This process is called humification. Humus affects soil properties. ... The waste products produced by micro-organisms are also soil organic matter.
Answered by
19
The soil matter formed by decayed organic matter is known as humus.
When the organic matter is broken down into a stable substance which resists further decomposition it is called humus. It helps the soil to stick together. This enables the microscopic bacteria or nematodes to easily decompose the nutrients in the soil.
Similar questions