Why top soil has high organic matter than subsoil?

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2026-04-28 07:35

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Topsoil has higher organic matter content than subsoil because it is constantly receiving organic inputs from decomposing plants, roots, and organisms at the surface. These organic materials break down and add nutrients to the soil, increasing organic matter content. In contrast, subsoil layers are less exposed to these organic inputs and therefore have lower organic matter content.

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