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Humus is an important component of healthy soil. How does humus form

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Humus forms when plant and animal matter decays
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Humus significantly affects the bulk density of soil and contributes to its retention of moisture and nutrients. ... Humus is the dark organic matter that forms in soil when dead plant and animal matter decays. Humus has many nutrients that improve the health of soil, nitrogen being the most important.

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