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Salsk061 [2.6K]
2 years ago
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Describe the composition of humus and why it is an effective organic fertilizer.

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asambeis [7]2 years ago
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Answer:

Humus, which ranges in colour from brown to black, consists of about 60 percent carbon, 6 percent nitrogen, and smaller amounts of phosphorus and sulfur. As humus decomposes, its components are changed into forms usable by plants.

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