Fertile soil has lots of humus, why? - Vidyadip

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Fertile soil has lots of humus, why?

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Fertile soil has lots of humus because it contains microorganisms that decompose dead organic matter present in soil and help in the formation of humus. Flumus is a sources of mineral, absorbs water and makes the soil porous for easy passage of plant roots.

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