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1. Humus

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   Humus is a dark, amorphous organic substance found in soil, resulting from the decomposition and transformation of dead organic matter (biomass). It is a critical component in pedogenesis (soil formation) and profoundly influences soil physical, chemical, and biological properties. Unlike identifiable plant or animal tissues, humus represents the stable end-product of decomposition, often characterized by recalcitrant organic polymers whose exact chemical structure is highly variable across different envi…