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Humus

(Science: ecology) The part of dirt or soil which comes from organic matter, such as from dead and decaying plants and animal remains. Partially decomposed organic matter; the organic component of soil.Humus improves the fertility of soil because it is derived from biological material from dead organisms, therefore possesses many of the building blocks of life that can be harnessed by other living organisms such as plants locally occupying the soil.


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Limestone

I think the answer is to do do with acidity in the soil/earth which occurs sometimes. e.g. peat, or humus contain chemicals that stop the action of insects and bacteria, so in those circumstances the tree doesn't biodegrade. Mith Limestone CaCO3. Does contain carbon; but ...

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by tonyjeffs
Wed Feb 07, 2007 10:53 am
 
Forum: Botany Discussion
Topic: What part of a dead tree doesn't biodegrade
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The Fiber Disease

... is nitrogen, and nitrogen in a compost heap, via the uses of naturally occurring organisms, convert s cellulose/carbon, to organic matter, i.e. humus. Long ago, as an intuitive thought, the term poly peptite reaction flew about my mind. Learn to recognize the voice of intuition; really it’s ...

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by Sabrina
Wed Jan 17, 2007 7:12 pm
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: The Fiber Disease
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The Fiber Disease

... is nitrogen, and nitrogen in a compost heap, via the uses of naturally occurring organisms, convert s cellulose/carbon, to organic matter, i.e. humus. Long ago, as an intuitive thought, the term poly peptite reaction flew about my mind. Learn to recognize the voice of intuition, really its the ...

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by al
Wed Jan 17, 2007 11:33 am
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: The Fiber Disease
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The Fiber Disease

... it is a component of what is generically known as humic acid, a vital colloid forming acid, vital for the assimilation of organic matter into humus, and in roles of cation exchange and buffering activities. In South America, there are areas within the forest which were cultivated by long gone ...

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by al
Sun Dec 24, 2006 2:33 am
 
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Topic: The Fiber Disease
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