Organic matter

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1. Matter derived from plant or animal sources. Often added to topdressing soil mixtures to give added water holding capacity and exchange capacity to the soil.

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Organic matter to the soil to improve drainage and soil structure.
Source: http://www.aces.edu/dept/extcomm/specialty/feb28igard04.html