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Measuring and managing soil organic matter
Organic matter adds to soil fertility and overall soil health by enhancing the physical, chemical and biological properties of soil (Figure 2): Fresh plant residues fuel biological life in soil The amount of active decomposing organic matter in soil has a large impact on biological properties, nutrient cycling and soil structure
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