Burger, F.1, Brown, G.2 and Panter, P.3, 1Agriman Pty Ltd, South Africa, 2Dikubu Water Solutions Pty Ltd, South Africa, 3Private consultant, UK
(free)Carbon in stable Humus form, determines soil fertility. Soil with Humus:
• Holds nutrients and prevents leaching – CEC
• Acts like a sponge, absorbing moisture, critical during dry spells.
• Traps oxygen, essential for root development.
• Feeds and protects microbial biomes in the soil.
• Prevents erosion by holding soil particles together.
• Have the capacity to chelate metal ions, making micro elements available to plants.
• Protects soil from extremes in temperature.
• Buffer soils against pH fluctuations.
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