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O Horizon
Organic horizon of mineral soils. Virgin soils will have an O horizon above a Ah.

Organic Soil
A soil that contains at least 17 % organic carbon (30% organic matter) by weight. Commonly saturated with water and consist mainly of mosses, sedges and othe hydrophytic vegetation.

Organic Fertilizer
A by product of the processing of plant and animal matter that has sufficient nutrient capacity to have value as a fertilizer.e.g manure.

Organism
An individual living thing. From a bacteria to a plant.

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