humuspitoisessa
Humuspitoisessa is a Finnish adjective used in soil science and ecology to describe a substrate, soil layer, or habitat that contains a high amount of humus—the dark, stable organic matter produced by the decomposition of plant and animal residues. The term is commonly applied to topsoil or organic horizons where humus dominates the material, influencing both physical texture and chemical fertility.
Humus improves soil structure by promoting aggregate formation, increases the soil's water holding capacity, and enhances
Ecologically, humus-rich soils support diverse microbial and faunal life, contribute to long-term carbon storage, and influence
Usage of the term is mainly within Finnish-language texts and regional soil- and forest literature. While the