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• Duff
  ...t duff''', is a term used in forestry to describe the layer of decomposing organic materials found on the forest floor. Duff is composed of fallen leaves, twigs, and other organic materials that have begun to decompose. This layer plays a crucial role in
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• Organic matter
  == Organic Matter == ...engineered, terrestrial and aquatic environments. It is matter composed of organic compounds that have come from the remains of organisms such as plants and a
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• Humus
  ...c component of soil, formed by the decomposition of leaves and other plant material by soil microorganisms. ...und". It was first used in English in the mid-18th century to describe the organic component of soil.
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• Decomposers
  * '''[[Detritivores]]''' - These are organisms that consume organic waste material, or detritus. They include earthworms, woodlice, and dung beetles. ...play a crucial role in the [[nutrient cycle]], as they help to break down organic matter and return nutrients to the soil. This process is essential for the
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• Composting
  ...g''' (/kɒmpɒstɪŋ/) is a natural process that involves the decomposition of organic matter into a nutrient-rich soil conditioner. The term is derived from the The composting process involves the breakdown of organic materials by microorganisms, such as bacteria and fungi. This process is fa
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• Compost
  ...n decomposed in a process called composting. This process recycles various organic materials otherwise regarded as waste products and produces a soil conditio ...ngi that break down organic matter to create humus, a rich nutrient-filled material.
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• Soil
  ...grow, a black or dark brown material typically consisting of a mixture of organic remains, clay, and rock particles. ...2 inches (5.1 cm) to 8 inches (20 cm). It has the highest concentration of organic matter and microorganisms and is where most of the Earth's biological soil
  2 KB (267 words) - 21:47, 3 February 2024
• Mulch
  '''Mulch''' (/mʌltʃ/) is a layer of material applied to the surface of an area of soil. Its purpose is any or all of the ...can be composed of a variety of decomposed organic or inorganic materials. Organic mulches include compost, straw, grass clippings, wood chips, and shredded b
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• Oil shale
  ...s etymology is derived from the fact that it contains a high proportion of organic matter, which can be converted into oil. ...g the rock to high temperatures in the absence of oxygen to break down the organic compounds and produce oil.
  2 KB (306 words) - 05:49, 14 February 2024
• Herbivory
  * [[Autotroph]]: An organism that produces complex organic compounds from simple substances present in its surroundings, generally usi ...annot produce its own food, instead taking nutrition from other sources of organic carbon, mainly plant or animal matter.
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• Detritus
  ...dead or decaying organic material, including plant and animal matter. This material is often found in natural environments, but can also be present in the huma ...on]]: The process by which organic substances are broken down into simpler organic matter.
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• Ammonification
  ...ess is primarily carried out by [[microorganisms|microbes]], which convert organic nitrogen into [[ammonia]]. ...such as proteins and nucleic acids, found in dead plants and animals. The organic nitrogen is converted into ammonia, which is then available for other organ
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• Decomposition
  ...ogical process that refers to the reduction of organic matter into simpler organic or inorganic matter due to the action of [[decomposers]]. ...c component of soil, formed by the decomposition of leaves and other plant material by soil microorganisms.
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• Manure
  '''Manure''' (/məˈnjʊər/) is organic matter that is used as organic fertilizer in agriculture. Most manure consists of animal feces; other sour ...ype of manure that is made from the remains of plants. It is often used in organic farming.
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• Dirt
  ...It is a natural material that is made up of various substances, including organic matter, minerals, and water. ...It is a black or dark brown material typically consisting of a mixture of organic remains, clay, and rock particles.
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• Solid waste
  ...arded materials, including solid, liquid, semi-solid, or contained gaseous material resulting from industrial, commercial, mining, and agricultural operations, ...tion and changes of volume. "Waste" (from Old English ''waste'') refers to material that is not wanted; the unusable remains or byproducts of something.
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• Chemical synthesis
  ...es a series of [[chemical reaction]]s, each of which transforms a starting material into a more complex product. The starting materials, or [[reactant]]s, are ...and [[biochemical synthesis]]. Organic synthesis involves the creation of organic compounds, which contain carbon atoms. Inorganic synthesis involves the cre
  2 KB (218 words) - 17:20, 10 February 2024
• Aerobic digestion
  ...a process in [[Biology]] and [[Chemistry]] that involves the breakdown of organic matter by [[Microorganisms]] in the presence of [[Oxygen]]. ...refers to the process where microorganisms that require oxygen break down organic matter.
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• Soil amendment
  There are two general categories of soil amendments: organic and inorganic. ...c matter|Organic]]''' amendments come from something that is or was alive. Organic amendments include sphagnum peat, wood chips, grass clippings, straw, compo
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• Detritivores
  ...own as '''decomposers''', are organisms that consume [[decomposing organic material]], often referred to as [[detritus]]. The term is derived from the Latin wo Detritivores play a crucial role in [[ecosystem]]s by breaking down organic matter into simpler compounds, which are then recycled back into the ecosys
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