Difference between Organic matter and humus
Organic matter
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Humus
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1. It is relatively less complex.
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1. It is relatively more complex.
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2. Fresh and partially decomposed organic matter.
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2. Highly decomposed organic matter.
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3. No new products are formed.
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3. New products are formed.
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4. It is unstable.
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4. It is fairly stable.
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5. C:N ratio is high.
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5. C:N ratio is low.
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6. Carbohydrate content is high.
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6. Carbohydrate content is low.
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7. Protein and lignin content is less.
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7. Protein and lignin content is more.
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8. Organic matter goes further decomposition.
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8. Humus does not go any further decomposition.
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9. Original tissues can be recognized.
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9. Original tissues cannot be recognized.
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10. It is less darken in colour.
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10. It is more darken in colour.
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11. No colloidal in nature.
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11. Colloidal in nature.
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