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Three factors that affect humus a soil has​

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Inherent factors affecting soil organic matter include

climate

soil texture

aclay mineralogy.

Climatic conditions, such as rainfall and temperature, and soil moisture and aeration (oxygen levels) affect the rate of organic matter decomposition.

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Temperature. Several field studies have shown that temperature is a key factor controlling the rate of decomposition of plant residues. ...

Soil moisture and water saturation. ...

Soil texture. ...

Topography. ...

Salinity and acidity. ...

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