Differentiate between humification and mineralization. - Vidyadip

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Differentiate between humification and mineralization.

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Humification: The process of formation of humus during decomposition of organic material in soils is known as humification.
Mineralization: The decomposition or oxidation of the chemical compounds in organic matter into forms that are accessible by plants is known as mineralization.

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