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2. Humus - Wikipedia

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   In classical [1] soil science, humus is the dark organic matter in soil that is formed by the decomposition of plant and animal matter. It is a kind of soil organic matter. It is rich in nutrients and retains moisture in the soil. Humus is the Latin word for "earth" or "ground". [2]

3. Soil organic matter - Wikipedia

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   Soil organic matter (SOM) is the organic matter component of soil, consisting of plant and animal detritus at various stages of decomposition, ...

4. Organic farming - Wikipedia

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   Organic cultivation of mixed vegetables in Capay, California Organic farming in Virginia, USA. "Organic agriculture is a production system that sustains the health of soils, ecosystems and people. It relies on ecological processes, biodiversity and cycles adapted to local conditions, rather than the use of inputs with adverse effects. Organic ...

5. Chernozem - Wikipedia

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   Chernozem (/ ˈ tʃ ɜːr n ə z ɛ m / CHUR-nə-zem), [a] also called black soil, regur soil or black cotton soil, is a black-colored soil containing a high percentage of humus [3] (4% to 16%) and high percentages of phosphorus and ammonia compounds. [4] Chernozem is very fertile soil and can produce high agricultural yields with its high ...

6. Humic substance - Wikipedia

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   Role in Soil Fertility: HSs are the primary components of soil organic matter. They are important for soil quality and fertility. Impact on Aquatic Systems: In aquatic ecosystem, HSs affect pH, alkalinity, and the chemical cycling of elements. Though Humic acid contributes to water pollution by altering colour and forming harmful by-products ...

7. Sustainable Organic Integrated Livelihoods - Wikipedia

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   Sustainable Organic Integrated Livelihoods or SOIL is an American nonprofit developmental aid organization co-founded by Sasha Kramer and Sarah Brownell in 2006. [1] Its goal is to develop integrated approaches to the problems of poverty , poor public health , agricultural productivity , and environmental destruction in Haiti .