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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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• Soil biology
  == Soil Biology == ...baɪˈɒlədʒi/) is the study of microbial and faunal activity and ecology in soil.
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• Humus
  ...of soil, formed by the decomposition of leaves and other plant material by soil microorganisms. ...ed in English in the mid-18th century to describe the organic component of soil.
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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 There are several types of manure used in soil management:
  2 KB (256 words) - 15:42, 4 February 2024
• Duff
  ...t duff''', is a term used in forestry to describe the layer of decomposing organic materials found on the forest floor. ...ayer plays a crucial role in the [[ecosystem]], providing nutrients to the soil and serving as a habitat for various organisms. The thickness of the duff l
  1 KB (206 words) - 21:43, 3 February 2024
• Soil fertility
  == Soil fertility == ...ertility''' (pronunciation: /sɔɪl fɜːrˈtɪlɪti/) refers to the ability of [[soil]] to sustain [[plant growth]] by providing essential [[nutrients]] to plant
  2 KB (241 words) - 03:44, 9 February 2024
• Compost
  ...ious organic materials otherwise regarded as waste products and produces a soil conditioner (the compost). ...ient-rich humus which fuels plant growth and restores vitality to depleted soil. It's also free, easy to make and good for the environment. Composting requ
  2 KB (261 words) - 23:11, 4 February 2024
• Soil amendment
  == Soil amendment == ...mɛndmənt/), also known as soil conditioner, is a substance added to [[Soil|soil]] to improve its physical properties, such as water retention, permeability
  2 KB (258 words) - 05:35, 14 February 2024
• Decomposition
  ...efers to the reduction of organic matter into simpler organic or inorganic matter due to the action of [[decomposers]]. ...ritivore]]: An organism that feeds on and breaks down dead plant or animal matter, returning essential nutrients to the ecosystem.
  1 KB (170 words) - 04:41, 7 February 2024
• Green manure
  ...[[cover crop]] grown primarily to add nutrients and organic matter to the soil. ...from the practice of farmers using green, or living, plants to enrich the soil, similar to the use of animal [[manure]].
  2 KB (260 words) - 23:00, 12 February 2024
• Composting
  ...ess that involves the decomposition of organic matter into a nutrient-rich soil conditioner. The term is derived from the Latin word "compositus," meaning ...ompost, is a rich, dark, crumbly substance that is excellent for improving soil structure, fertility, and health.
  2 KB (251 words) - 02:01, 6 February 2024
• Soil
  == Soil (sōl) == ...grow, a black or dark brown material typically consisting of a mixture of organic remains, clay, and rock particles.
  2 KB (267 words) - 21:47, 3 February 2024
• Fertilizer
  '''Fertilizer''' (pronounced: /ˈfɜːrtɪlaɪzər/) is a substance added to soil to improve plants' growth and yield. ...rs: [[Organic Fertilizer|organic]] and [[Inorganic Fertilizer|inorganic]]. Organic fertilizers are derived from plant or animal sources, while inorganic ferti
  2 KB (229 words) - 02:06, 6 February 2024
• Decomposers
  * '''[[Saprophytes]]''' - These are organisms that feed on dead and decaying matter. They include fungi and certain types of bacteria. * '''[[Detritivores]]''' - These are organisms that consume organic waste material, or detritus. They include earthworms, woodlice, and dung be
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• Pedosphere
  ...s the outermost layer of the Earth that is composed of soil and subject to soil formation processes. It exists at the interface of the [[lithosphere]], [[a The term "Pedosphere" is derived from the Greek words 'pedon', meaning 'soil' or 'earth', and 'sphaira', meaning 'sphere'.
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• Composting toilet
  ...called [[composting]]. This process leads to the decomposition of organic matter and turns human excreta into [[compost]]. ...ss of "composting" which refers to the controlled decomposition of organic matter by [[microorganisms]]. The word "toilet" comes from the French "toilette",
  2 KB (275 words) - 23:37, 9 February 2024
• Saprophyte
  ...]] to describe organisms that obtain their nutrients from decaying organic matter. The term is derived from the Greek words "sapros" meaning rotten and "phyt ...ally used to describe plants that were thought to feed on decaying organic matter. However, it is now more commonly used to describe a wider range of organis
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• Dirt
  ...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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• No-till farming
  ...a way of growing crops or pasture from year to year without disturbing the soil through tillage. ...teristic: the absence of tillage, which is the agricultural preparation of soil by mechanical agitation of various types, such as digging, stirring, and ov
  2 KB (273 words) - 17:00, 9 February 2024
• Detritivore
  ...oser''', is an organism that feeds on and breaks down dead plant or animal matter, returning essential nutrients to the ecosystem. ...ph]] that obtains its nutrients by consuming detritus (decomposing organic matter). This process of consumption and decomposition helps recycle nutrients wit
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