Question

why laterite soil lack in humus?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Due to the high rate of weathering, and resulting low charge minerals, the soil is unable to retain the nutrients needed for plant. Because laterite soils lack moisture and humus due to high temperature and hence micro organisms die making it infertile.

Answer 2

laterite soil

•it has come from word which means later

•it is found in areas of heavy rainfall and high temperature

•humus content is low, because all the bacteria and decomposers get killed due to high temperature

•they become suitable for agriculture for adequate doses of maures and fertilisers

•State- karnataka,kerala,tamil nadu