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Term

humus

Term

The more or less decomposed organic matter in the soil. Besides being the source of most of the mineral salts needed by plants, humus improves the texture of the soil and holds water, so reducing the loss of nutrients by leaching.

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Publication year

2004

Definition source URL

http://www.eionet.eu.int/GEMET

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EEA

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European Environment Agency

Subjects

Long definition

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