What is the importance organic matter in soil?

Humus is the ultimate breakdown product of organic matter. Organic matter is processed into humus by soil organisms.

What is the importance organic matter in soil?

Humus

Humus is the ultimate breakdown product of organic matter. Organic matter is processed into humus by soil organisms. The quantity and quality of humus produced in the soil varies depending on the nature of the raw organic matter (quantity, nutrient content, cellulose content etc), soil conditions (temperature, moisture, pH, etc), and which soil organisms are dominant.

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