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When plant residues are returned to the soil, various organic compounds undergo decomposition. Decomposition is a biological process that includes the physical breakdown and biochemical transformation of complex organic molecules of dead material into simpler organic and inorganic molecules (Juma, 1998).
The continual addition of decaying plant residues to the soil surface contributes to the biological activity and the carbon cycling process in the soil. Breakdown of soil organic matter and root growth and decay also contribute to these processes. Carbon cycling is the continuous transformation of organic and inorganic carbon compounds by plants and micro- and macro-organisms between the soil, plants and the atmosphere. Read more at: http://www.fao.org/docrep/009/a0100e/a0100e05.htm
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What Plant like organisms that decay to make acids?
Lichens are plantlike organisms that decay to make acids:)
What is one way in which decay by micro organisms is a nuisance?
by muting
What are the organisms which can cause decay?
Most of the times, it is the organism itself that decay... But think of the issue over in the Rockies right now... The beetles are decaying the trees... I don't remember the name, but that is one of them.
What is the organism that causes the decay of dead plant and animal matter?
The term for an organism that causes decay is decomposers, such as bacteria and fungi. they chemically break down organic matter for food. the decay caused by the decomposers is part of a process that produces detritus, small pieces of dead and decaying plant/animal remains.
How do nonphotosynthetic organisms obtain the carbon molecules necessary for life?
From dead and decay matter.
What is responsible the decay of dead organisms?
Bacteria and other small organisms, such as insects are responsible for the decay of dead organisms.
What is responsible for decay of dead organisms?
Bacteria and other small organisms, such as insects are responsible for the decay of dead organisms.
What is important in decay?
microscopic organisms are the major causes of decay.
Do organisms decay quickly in a desert?
Most organisms that die are quickly devoured by scavengers in the desert and do not have the opportunity to decay.
What Plant like organisms that decay to make acids?
Lichens are plantlike organisms that decay to make acids:)
Is decay a micro-organism?
Decay, in itself, is a process.However, decay is caused by decomposing bacteria, which are micro-organisms.
Does oxygen affect decay why or why not?
Yes, decay is the process releasing energy by "burining" by living organisms.
What is responsible for the decay of organisms?
Bacteria
What is one way in which decay by micro organisms is a nuisance?
by muting
What are the organisms which can cause decay?
Most of the times, it is the organism itself that decay... But think of the issue over in the Rockies right now... The beetles are decaying the trees... I don't remember the name, but that is one of them.
What is the organism that causes the decay of dead plant and animal matter?
The term for an organism that causes decay is decomposers, such as bacteria and fungi. they chemically break down organic matter for food. the decay caused by the decomposers is part of a process that produces detritus, small pieces of dead and decaying plant/animal remains.
How does tar preserve organisms?
It seals off bacteria, air, and many other things that can cause organisms to decay. If the organism doesn't decay, it remains for... well, forever. As long as it doesn't leave the tar, however! :)
