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l), our knowledge of the turn-over of forest soil humus is very incomplete. This is particularly true of the organic matter in soil horizons below the humus layer.

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Humus is highly recalcitrant, and this resistance to decomposition leads to a long residence time in soil. Plant debris is less recalcitrant, resulting in a much shorter residence time in soil.

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Precise information about agricultural soils is key to managing them more efficiently and sustainably. Researchers at the ...

regulate soil temperature, promote humus formation, sequester carbon dioxide and increase biodiversity above and below ground. "Cover plants are actually a kind of miracle tool in agriculture ...