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प्रश्न
The process of mineralization by microorganisms helps in the release of ______.
विकल्प
Inorganic nutrients form humus.
Both organic and inorganic nutrients form detritus.
Organic nutrients form humans
In organic nutrients form details and formation of humans.
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उत्तर
The process of mineralization by microorganisms helps in the release of inorganic nutrients form humus.
Explanation:
The breakdown of organic materials in humus by microbes, known as mineralization, releases inorganic nutrients into the soil, including sulfur, phosphorus, and nitrogen.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Common detritivores in our ecosystem are ______.
The major reservoir of carbon on earth is ______.
Distinguish between production and decomposition.
Define decomposition.
Find out the INCORRECT statement
The process of mineralisation by micro organisms helps in the release of ______.
What could be the reason for the faster rate of decomposition in the tropics?
The rate of decomposition of detritus is affected by the abiotic factors like availability of oxygen, pH of the soil substratum, temperature etc. Discuss.
Assertion (A): Decomposition process is slower if detritus is rich in lignin and cutin.
Reason (R): Decomposition is largely an oxygen requiring process.
Observe the contents 1, 2, 3 and 4 of soil samples A, B and C shown in the graph. If the temperature and soil moisture of all soil samples are identical, which soil sample (s) will show faster decomposition?

1 indicates lignin content, 2 indicates chitin, 3 indicates nitrogen content, and 4 indicates sugar content
