Question

What is Humus? Mention its importance in two points.

Answer 1

Humus:

1. It is the development of soil by breaking down organic compounds by the action of microorganisms that enriches the soil nutrients and minerals.
2. This is formed by breaking down and decomposing leaves and microorganisms.

The importance of humus is as follows:

1. Humus increases the minerals of soil that helps plants to grow well and can easily absorb the minerals and water.
2. Humus makes the soil rich in organic compounds that release nitrogen, and phosphorus that helps the other soil habitats to grow well in the soil.