| Abstract: | Characteristics and genesis of humus substances of typical forest and arable soils of Schleswig-Holstein The humus substances of Luvisols and Podzols (forest, conventional and ecological farming system) were investigated wet chemically with “Streu- und Humus-Stoffgruppenanalyse” just as macro- and micromorphologically. Low nutrient contents and reduced bioturbation retard the decomposition of litter in the forest soils. Humus accumulation and transfer of humic substances are larger in the Podzol than in the Luvisol. Under arable land use the amount of humus decreased more under conventional farming. Organic fertilization stimulates the bioturbation and decomposition of litter. |
