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ˌhyu mə fɪˈkeɪ ʃən,; often ˌyu-hu·mi·fi·ca·tion
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humificationnoun
the process of the formation of humus from plant remains
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humification
In classical soil science, humus is the dark organic matter in soil that is formed by the decomposition of plant and animal matter. It is a kind of soil organic matter. It is rich in nutrients and retains moisture in the soil. Humus is the Latin word for "earth" or "ground".In agriculture, "humus" sometimes also is used to describe mature or natural compost extracted from a woodland or other spontaneous source for use as a soil conditioner. It is also used to describe a topsoil horizon that contains organic matter (humus type, humus form, or humus profile). Humus has many nutrients that improve the health of soil, nitrogen being the most important. The ratio of carbon to nitrogen (C:N) of humus commonly ranges between eight and fifteen with the median being about twelve. It also significantly affects the bulk density of soil. Humus is amorphous and lacks the "cellular cake structure characteristic of plants, micro-organisms or animals".
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humification
Humification is the complex biological and chemical process by which organic matter, such as plant or animal debris, is decomposed in soil and converted into stable, dark, organic material called humus. This process is integral to soil fertility, carbon sequestration, and overall soil health.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of humification in Chaldean Numerology is: 1
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of humification in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2
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