Question

Differentiate between humification and mineralization.

Answer 1

Humification:

1. The process by which dead and decaying organic matter are converted into humus.

Mineralization:

1. It refers to the process of decomposition of organic matters by microorganisms to release nitrogen, sulfur, phosphorus, and other inorganic compounds that can be readily assimilated by plants.

Humification	Mineralization.
Humification is the process of conversion of simplified detritus into dark-coloured amorphous substance humus in the soil.	Mineralization is the process that results in the release of inorganic substances in soil.
Example: humification of plants	Examples: water and nutrients