Importance of Organic Carbon for soil

  • Humus is made of organic matter which improves soil health and maintains soil fertility.

  • The physical and chemical quality of the soil increases with its excess in the soil. The physical quality of the soil like soil structure, water holding capacity, etc. is increased by organic carbon.

  • Organic carbon is also very useful for the transfer and conversion of nutrients and for the growth of microorganisms.

  • It also prevents the leaching of nutrients.

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