Dark colored semi-soluble organic substance formed from decomposition of soil organic matter.

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The generally dark, more or less stable part of the organic matter in a soil, so well decomposed that the original sources cannot be identified.

"vegetable mould," 1796, from Latin humus "earth, soil," probably from humi "on the ground," from PIE root *dhghem- "earth" (source also of Latin humilis " [..]

material that forms when plant and animal matter decays. Read more in the NG Education Encyclopedia

Decayed organic matter, black and crumbly, that improves soil texture and moisture retention.

Organic matter in soil made up of decaying plant material; it is usally dark brown or black in coloring. hybrid:

A highly complex substance, humus is generally categorized as fully composted material that is uniformly dark, with a sponge like consistency. Humus occurs after organic matter has composted for many [..]

Part of soil

Dark, rich, organic soil matter made from decaying plant or animal material.

Decayed vegetable matter, including compost and leaf mold.

Dark, fertile partially decomposed plant or animal matter. Humus forms the organic portion of the soil.

Humus is an organic substance that develops from the breakdown of plant material. This can happen naturally in soil, or by producing compost. It is an important element in loam soil composition.

Organic matter in a highly decayed state, rich in plant nutrient ions, and very retentive of water when added to soil.

A substance that results from the decay of organic matter by living organisms.

A stable form of organic matter derived from the decay of plant and animal materials; a vital component of garden soils.

Dark, fine textured material that results from organic material, reaching an advanced stage of decay. Hybrid

The organic part of the soil resulting from the partial decay of leaves and other matter.

Organic matter resulting from composting

spelling counts! Far from a food dip, humus — with only one 'm' — is soft, brown-black material that forms during the final stages of decomposition of animal and plant matter. Humus adds beneficial bacteria to turfgrass soil, encouraging strong growth. hybrid

A dark, loamy organic material resulting from the decay of plants and animal refuse. Healthy soil will consist of about 3.5-5% of this soft, sweet-smelling and crumbly organic matter.

Humus is an organic substance that develops from the breakdown of plant material. This can happen naturally in soil, or by producing compost. It is an important element in loam soil composition.

Organic matter that has reached a point of stability, where it will break down no further and might, if conditions do not change, remain as it is for centuries, if not millennia. In agriculture, humus [..]

Dark, fertile partially decomposed plant or animal matter; humus forms the organic portion of the soil. HYBRID

vegetable and animal matter that has been modified from the original tissue through decomposition; it is the ultimate end product formed by the decay and oxidation of organic matter by the soil organi [..]

A substance that results from the decay of organic matter by living organisms.

Dark brown organic material formed from the decomposition of vegetable and certain animal matter. Humus is necessary to enrich soil and give it the necessary life to nourish and sustain plants.

The rich, brown or black organic part of the soil resulting from the partial decay of leaves and other matter. Husk

Fraction of soil organic matter which remains after plant and animal residues have decomposed. Hybrid:

Partly or wholly decomposed vegetable matter that contains many living bugs and enzymes. it is an important constituent of healthy garden soil and assists drainage while retaining enough moisture for [..]

thoroughly decayed organic matter. Added to lawns, it will increase a soil’s water-holding capacity, improve aeration, and support beneficial microbial life in the soil. Refers to any organic matter t [..]

The end product of decomposed animal or vegetable matter. See compost. Check out General Hydroponics Ancient Forest humus.

Organic matter, also called 'humus', forms from the decay of leaves, plants and other life.

(hyu-mus). Decomposed remnants of organic matter in the soil, which undergoes further decomposition only very slowly and so exercises a rather lasting effect on soil properties.

Material that’s formed after the breakdown of organic matter. It makes complex nutrients in the soil easily accessible to plants.

Organic matter in soil made up of decaying plant material; it is usally dark brown or black in coloring.

rich, black organic material; the living component of soils where plant and animal matter has been allowed to decompose. Ideal humus: 100 parts carbon, 10 parts nitrogen, 1 part phosphorous, 1 part sulfur. Most of the important micronutrients are cations; the most important anions are boron and molybdenum. Fertile soil contains 4-10% organic matter [..]

Organic matter in soil.

the decomposed organic element of the soil. Is identified both as an independent horizon in some soils, or in the clay-humus complex. It is usually dark in colour and comes in two forms, mor which is [..]

dark, fertile, partially decomposed plant or animal matter: Humus forms the organic portion of the soil.

Sticky, brown, insoluble residue from the bodies of dead plants and animals; gives soil its structure, coating mineral particles and holding them together; serves as a major source of plant nutrients. hunter-gatherers

Decayed organic material : animal manure, compost, leaves, etc. are all sources of humus which is a vital element in a fertile soil.

sticky, brown part of the soil that comes from dead plants and animals and contains many nutrients Hybrid:

(n) partially decomposed organic matter; the organic component of soil(n) a thick spread made from mashed chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice and garlic; used especially as a dip for pita; originated in th [..]

Organic compounds in soil, exclusive of undecayed plant and animal tissues, their partial decomposition products, and the soil biomass; a term often used synonymously with soil organic matter, its str [..]

decomposed bits of plant and animal matter in the soil

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Decomposed organic material.

The dark organic material in soils, produced by the decomposition of vegetable or animal matter

– The dark or black carbon-rich relatively stable residue resulting from the decomposition of organic matter. (On Farm Composting Handbook)

Organic portion of the soil remaining after prolonged microbial decomposition.

Decomposed organic matter. It consists of numerous breakdown substances from Plants including SUGARS; Amino Acids; Lignin; Fats; and Humic Substances.

Humus is dark, organic material that forms in soil when plant and animal matter decays.

The result of organic material being decomposed into a dark soil-like material that contains plant nutrients.

A classic middle eastern dip made with chick peas, tahini, and lemon. (also spelled hommus).

the well-decomposed, more or less stable part of the organic matter of the soil (Glossary of PM)

The organic component of soil formed by the decomposition of animal or vegetable matter.

Complex, highly stable material formed during breakdown of organic matter.

The stable product of well-decomposed organic matter (OM)

a complex aggregate made during the decomposition of plant and animal residues; mainly derivatives of lignin, proteins, and cellulose combined with inorganic soil parts.

A stable form of organic matter that remains when most of the animal and plant residuals have been decomposed by micro-organisms.

The end product of composting. Organic material which is completely decomposed.

The end product of decomposed animal or vegetable matter. See compost. Check out General Hydroponics Ancient Forest humus.

organic material in soil lending it a bark brown or black colouration.

semi-persistent organic matter in the soil that can no longer be recognised as tissue.

The more or less decomposed organic matter in the soil.

A large group of natural organic compounds, found in the soil, formed from the chemical and biological decomposition of plant and animal residues and from the synthetic activity of microorganisms

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This is dark coloured, fertile, partially decomposed plant or animal matter. Humus forms the organic portion of the soil.

Amorphous, partially decomposed organic matter. An important and persistent type of soil organic matter, it is very important in soil tilth and fertility.

In soil science, humus (derived in 1790–1800 from the Latin humus for 'earth, ground') denominates the fraction of soil organic matter that is amorphous and without the "cellular cake structure charac [..]

Humus is a psychedelic band from Mexico that has been active since the late 1980s.