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1. Decomposition of plant residues to form humus.
2. Improve soil water infiltration.
3. Regulating soil pH
4. Transfer Nitrogenous elements from deep soil layers
to where roots are present to be more available and
easier to absorb.
5. Activate soil microorganisms
6. Decrease nematode number in soil.
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