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Because Humus decays rocks to make soil and soil is a food for plants, which are a food to animals, which are a food to us. So soil is a source if food directly to plants and indirectly to animals and humans (which are mammals)

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What is rich in humus and minerals for growing plants?

Both humus and minerals contain nitrogen for growth of plants. Alluvial soils are rich in humus and minerals making them good for growth of plants.


Why humus is an important part of soil?

Humus is important for soil because it improves soil structure, retains moisture, and provides essential nutrients for plant growth. It also fosters microbial activity, which is crucial for breaking down organic matter and releasing nutrients for plants to use.


Is sandy soil better than humus for plants?

in GENERAL a humus rich soil is better for plant growth, but it is dependant on the type of plant - e.g. plants that grow at the coast are at home in very sandy soils.


What is the dark colored organic matter found in soil and used by plants?

The dark colored organic matter found in soil is called humus. Humus is rich in nutrients and helps improve soil structure and fertility. Plants rely on humus to obtain essential nutrients for growth and development.


Is humus a mixture of humus and clay?

No, Humus is made from dead organic plants and animals.


What does topsoil have in it?

plants and humus


What is soil that contains humus?

Soil that contains humus is known as humus soil. Humus is a dark, organic material that forms when plant and animal matter decomposes. Humus soil is rich in nutrients and helps improve soil structure, drainage, and fertility. It is important for healthy plant growth and biodiversity in the soil.


State the importance of mineral balance pH and humus content of soil.?

the importance of mineral balance ensures that the plant is healthy and not lacking the mineral portion. pH is important to plants if the pH of the soil is high the plant will not survive and there will be poor growth of bacteria and a reduce in Mg K P and Ca. the humus holds the necessary nutrient that the plants needs to grow.


What do you call the part of soil that is recycled dead plants and animals?

Humus


What is organic matter in ecosystems?

organic matter important to plant growth is humus.


Does humus effect plant growth?

yes


What is organic material turned into humus?

Animal feces and dead plants that are decayed can become humus.