noun
- the process by which organic matter in soil is converted into humus through decomposition and microbial activity
Usage: technical term used in soil science and ecology
Examples
- Humification is essential for maintaining soil fertility in agricultural systems.
- The rate of humification depends on temperature, moisture, and the type of organic material present.
- Decomposing leaves undergo humification as they break down in the forest floor.
- Farmers can accelerate humification by adding compost to their fields.
- Humification converts dead plant and animal matter into stable humus that improves soil structure.