Soil Organic Matter
Defined as the organic fraction of soil including plant, animals and microbial residues at fresh varying stage of decomposition and relatively resistant humus.
Properties
Soil texture
Soil structure
Moisture holding capacity
Diversity and activity of soil organisms
Nutrient availability
Source
Plant tissue (plant roots, stubble, leaves, mulch )
Animal usually considered secondary sources, contribute waste products which are consummated.
Crop residues (Rice straw, corn straw, sugarcane trashes, cassava leaves )
Green manuring crops, farm yard manure
Compost
Sewege sludge
Micro-organisms: algae, fungi, lichen, mycorrhiza.
Earthworms, termites and ants play an important role
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