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Higher soil organic content leads to increased soil shrinkage and water retention.

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Effects of organic content on soil-water characteristic curve and soil shrinkage
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The amount of organic matter in soil affects how it shrinks and holds water. In this study, soil samples were taken from different spots around trees in Singapore. The more organic matter in the soil, the more it shrinks and holds onto water. Finer soils with more organic matter also let air in more easily.