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Trees help to maintain soil organic matter in an agroforestry system though ____.
Trees help to maintain soil organic matter in an agroforestry system though ____.
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SOM = "Dead stuff." To increase SOM, you must add dead biomass. In agroforestry, prunings and fallen leaves are the most efficient "natural compost" available.
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- Nutrient pumping
- Litter and root residues
- Blanketing effect
- Shading effect
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The Correct Option is B
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