Stabilized Organic Matter

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-026505",
  "term": "Stabilized Organic Matter",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "The pool of soil organic matter that is resistant to biological degradation because it is either physically or chemically inaccessible to microbial activity. These compounds are created through a combination of biological activity and chemical reactions in the soil. Humus is usually a synonym for stabilized organic matter, but is sometimes used to refer to all soil organic matter.",
  "references": [
    "USDA Natural Resources Conservation Services Soil Health Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/stabilized-organic-matter/"
}