ReasoningEasy1 mark
Why is the component mentioned by you in (a) important for agriculture?
Topic: Humus
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Answer
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Humus supplies the soil with plant nutrients, improves its texture and water-holding capacity, and supports the micro-organisms that keep the soil alive — the very basis of its fertility.
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