Question

Which element is generally deficient in organic soil?

Answer 1

It can be divided into three general pools: living biomass of microorganisms, fresh and partially decomposed residues, and humus: the well-decomposed organic material.

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Decomposition.

Element Mineral end products

Nitrogen NH4+, NO2−, NO3−, N2 (gas), N2O (gas)

Sulfur S, H2S, SO32−, SO42−, CS2

Phosphorus H2PO4−, HPO42−