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The plant parts when fully decomposed by microorganism and mixed in the soil is caIled as
The plant parts when fully decomposed by microorganism and mixed in the soil is caIled as
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The correct option is C Humus
Humus is a dark-brown or black organic substance made up of decayed plant or animal matter which are fully decomposed by microorganisms like bacteria. Humus provides nutrients for plants and increases the ability of soil to retain water. It has a characteristic black or dark brown color and is organic due to an accumulation of organic carbon. Therefore, the correct answer is option C.
Humus is a dark-brown or black organic substance made up of decayed plant or animal matter which are fully decomposed by microorganisms like bacteria. Humus provides nutrients for plants and increases the ability of soil to retain water. It has a characteristic black or dark brown color and is organic due to an accumulation of organic carbon.
Therefore, the correct answer is option C.
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