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