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U.S. Department of Agriculture

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  1. Fields of Study
  2. chemistry
  3. chemical composition
  4. organic matter

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organic matter

Type

  • Topic

Definition

  • Information The organic fraction that includes plant and animal residue at various stages of decomposition, cells and tissues of soil organisms, and substance synthesized by the soil population. Commonly determined as the amount of organic material contained in a soil or water sample.

    Source: US, Environmental protection Agency

    Type: Concept definition

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