Organic matter comprises life-critical carbon-based molecules characterized by carbon-hydrogen bonds, typically originating from living organisms. This category encompasses diverse compounds like carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids.
The formation of organic matter in soil results from the decomposition of plant and animal residues, along with contributions from microbial byproducts.
Some examples of organic matter are the following: leaves, stem, roots, bacteria, fungi, animal waste, and compost.
