soil
soil
soil The natural, unconsolidated, mineral and organic material occurring on the surface of the Earth; it is a medium for the growth of plants.
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Composting , Composting is the process of arranging and manipulating organic wastes so that they are gradually broken down, or decomposed, by soil microorganisms… Humus , Humus
Humus is an amorphous, dark brown, organic material that is formed by the incomplete decomposition of organic material. Humus is composed of or… Soil Conservation , Soil conservation refers to maintaining the productivity of agricultural land by control of the erosion of soil by wind or water . Soil conservation… Peat , peat
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