Decomposition of detritus is a complex process. Decomposition has various steps. Identify the steps given below and ll the blanks.
| Break down of detritus into smaller particles |
.........(a) ..... |
| Water soluble inorganic nutrients go down into soil horizon |
.....(b) .... |
| Degradation of detritus into simpler molecules by bacteria and fungi |
....(c) ..... |
| Formation of humus in the soil |
...(d) ..... |
| Release of inorganic nutrients into the soil |
Mineralization |
