Chemical and physical nature of soil organic matter (SOM). Formation of humus. Role of micro-organisms in SOM decomposition. Soil organic matter and soil productivity. Organic matter turn-over. Influence of cropping systems, and management (liming, pesticides, manure and fertilisers) on humus status, formation and degradation. Carbon sequestration in terrestrial ecosystems.
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