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...ips, shredded bark, sawdust, pine needles, and even paper. Organic mulches decompose over time and contribute to soil health. This can be a significant advantag [[Inorganic mulch]] is made up of man-made materials or materials that don’t decompose, or do so very slowly. Examples include various types of stone, lava rock,

...ts with water. This reaction is reversible, meaning that carbonic acid can decompose back into carbon dioxide and water.

...found in soil, air, and plant debris. They are known for their ability to decompose cellulose and other complex carbohydrates. Some species are also known to p

...isms. The term is often used in relation to materials that are designed to decompose in the environment over time, reducing their impact on the environment.

...Demand]] (BOD): The amount of oxygen required by aerobic microorganisms to decompose the organic matter in a sample of water.

...ed of fallen leaves, twigs, and other organic materials that have begun to decompose. This layer plays a crucial role in the [[ecosystem]], providing nutrients

...): A measure of the amount of oxygen required by aerobic microorganisms to decompose the organic matter in a sample of water.

...g]]: A process that allows organic material like food scraps and leaves to decompose naturally, resulting in a product rich in minerals that is beneficial to pl

...process that occurs when microorganisms such as [[bacteria]] and [[fungi]] decompose organic nitrogenous material, such as proteins and nucleic acids, found in

...g]]: A process that allows organic material like food scraps and leaves to decompose naturally, resulting in a product rich in minerals that is beneficial to pl

* '''[[Microorganisms]]''': These include bacteria and fungi. They decompose organic matter by releasing enzymes that break down complex molecules into

* [[Decomposition]]: When organisms die, their bodies decompose, releasing carbon back into the atmosphere or into the soil.

...overgrowth of [[Algae]], known as an algal bloom. When these algae die and decompose, they consume the oxygen in the water, creating hypoxic conditions. This pr

...ic compounds are recycled back into the environment when organisms die and decompose.

...n of living matter. The process is regulated by [[food web]] pathways that decompose matter into mineral nutrients. Nutrient cycles occur within [[ecosystems]].

Fungi are another type of decomposer. They are eukaryotic organisms that decompose organic material by releasing enzymes that break down the complex organic m

...ducing emissions of [[greenhouse gases]] from biomass that would otherwise decompose or be burned. It can also improve water quality by reducing leaching of nut