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Humus significantly influences the bulk density of soil and contributes to moisture and nutrient retention. Humus refers to any organic matter, that has reached a point of stability.
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What is the soil type needed for the rose to grow?
Growing rose requires a soil rich in organic matter. A humus-rich soil would be ideal for this purpose.
Why is humus soil a good soil?
It is rich in nutrients and acts like a fertilizer.
What kinds of soil contains humus?
All soil contains some humus. If it doesn't it is not soil.
Is good soil made up of humus and minerals or humus and tiny microorganisms?
Truly good soil is made up of the following: A proper balance of clay, sand and silt, with a goodly addition of humus (decomposed organic matter). If it has those things, it will automatically have the minerals and tiny microorganisms. Such soil is called "rich loam", and is an ideal growing medium for most things.
Is sandy soil more fertile than soil rich in humus?
Humus can hold more water
What is a rich soil that is good for growing plant life?
a rich soil that is good is the soil in the ground above the Earth's axis
Soil that is rich in humus has high .?
fertility
How does a soil become rich with humus?
it kills plants:(
Soil that is rich in the humus has high?
fertility
Where are you likely to find dark-rich soil in a soil profile?
you are likely to find dark, humus-rich soil in an A-horizon profile because that's where dark soil is found & the composition is the particles of weathered rock materials mixed with humus.
Rotted plant and animal remains that becomes part of the soil?
forms the humus and provide nutrients to the growing plant
What is a sentence using humus?
"Humus is in soil," "the humus levels were high," Did I answer your Question?
