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Describe the roles that humus, detritus, and soil organisms play in creating a soil favorable to plants. Identify the relationships among these three factors.

   Describe the roles that humus, detritus, and soil organisms play in creating a soil favorable to plants. Identify the relationships among these three factors.

Environmental Science: Toward a Sustainable Future

Environmental Science: Toward a Sustainable Future

Richard T. Wright,… 13th Edition

Chapter 11, Problem 7

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It is rich in nutrients and acts as a source of food for soil organisms. Humus helps to improve soil structure by binding particles together, increasing water retention, and enhancing nutrient availability for plants. Detritus refers to dead organic matter, such Show more…

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Describe the roles that humus, detritus, and soil organisms play in creating a soil favorable to plants. Identify the relationships among these three factors.

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