| rdfs:comment | - Chick-pea dip
- Humus is a enemy found in Breath of Fire II.
- Humus, the end product of the composting process when organic matter has fully broken down, can be summed up as the 'life-force' of the soil. Yet is difficult to define humus in precise terms; it is a highly complex substance, the full nature of which is still not fully understood. Physically humus can be differentiated from organic matter in that the latter is rough looking material, with coarse plant remains still visible, whilst once fully humified it become more uniform in appearance (a dark, spongy, jelly-like substance) and amorphous in structure. That is, it has no determinate shape, structure or character.
- Modern Israel is paradise indeed (the ideal retirement and vacation getaway!), however it suffers a hellish lack of culinary delights. Home to endless bizarre immigrants and refugees who arrive daily, devoid of any common sense (as shown by the mere fact that they come to live in Israel!!), penniless, downtrodden and depraved, Israel had to develop a new and unique system of nourishment, trying desperately to cater to the insane mixture of its highly famished and ever growing and growling population.
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| abstract | - Humus, the end product of the composting process when organic matter has fully broken down, can be summed up as the 'life-force' of the soil. Yet is difficult to define humus in precise terms; it is a highly complex substance, the full nature of which is still not fully understood. Physically humus can be differentiated from organic matter in that the latter is rough looking material, with coarse plant remains still visible, whilst once fully humified it become more uniform in appearance (a dark, spongy, jelly-like substance) and amorphous in structure. That is, it has no determinate shape, structure or character. Plant remains (including those that have passed through an animal and are excreted as manure) contain organic compounds, sugars, starches, proteins, carbohydrates, lignins, waxes, resins and organic acids. The process of organic matter decay in the soil begins with the decomposition of sugars and starches from carbohydrates which break down easily as saprophytes initially invade the dead plant, whilst the remaining cellulose breaks down more slowly. Proteins decompose into amino acids at a rate depending on Carbon:Nitrogen ratios. Organic acids break down rapidly, whilst fats, waxes, resins and lignins remain relatively unchanged for longer periods of time. The humus that is the end product of this process is thus a synthesis of compounds and complex life chemicals of plant, animal or microbial origin which has many functions and benefits in the soil as outlined below;
* The mineralisation process that converts raw organic matter to the relatively stable substance that is humus feeds the soil population of micro-organisms and other creatures thus maintaining high and healthy levels of soil life.
* Effective and stable humus (see below) are further sources of nutrients to microbes, the former providing a readily available supply whilst the latter acts as a more long term storage reservoir.
* Humification of dead plant material causes complex organic compounds to break down into simpler forms which are then made available to growing plants for uptake through their root systems.
* Humus is a colloidal substance, and increases the soil's Cation Exchange Capacity, hence it's ability to store nutrients on clay particles, thus whilst these nutrient anions are accessible to plants they are held in the soil safe from leaching away by rain or irrigation.
* Humus can hold the equivalent of 80-90% of it's weight in moisture, thus increases the soil's capacity to withstand drought conditions.
* Humus has a light, fluffy texture, allowing greater aeration of the soil.
* The biochemical structure of humus enables it to moderate- or buffer- excessive acid or alkaline soil conditions.
* During the Humification process microbes secrete sticky gums- these contribute to the desirable crumb structure of the soil by holding particles together. Toxic substances such as heavy metals, as well as excess nutrients, can be chelated (that is, bound as a compound within a complex organic molecule) and prevented from entering the wider ecosystem.
* The dark colour of humus (usually black or dark brown) helps to warm up cold soils in the spring. Humus which is readily capable of further decomposition is referred to as effective or active humus. It is principally derived from sugars, starches and proteins and consists of simple organic (fulvic) acids. It is an excellent source of plant nutrients, but of little value regarding long term soil structure and tilth. Stable (or passive) humus consisting of humic acids, or humins, on the other hand, are so highly insoluble (or tightly bound to clay particles that they cannot be penetrated by microbes) that they are greatly resistant to further decomposition. Thus they add few readily available nutrients to the soil, but play an essential part in providing it's physical structure. Some very stable humus complexes have survived for thousands of years. Stable humus tends to originate from woodier plant materials, eg, cellulose and lignins. Humus should not be thought of as 'dead'- rather it is the 'raw matter' of life- the transition stage between one life form and another. It is a part of a constant process of change and organic cycling, thus must be constantly replenished- for when we are removing prunings and crops for the kitchen we are depriving nature's cycle of potential humus. This is why we need to substitute compost and other sources of organic matter to maintain the fertility of our productive land.
- Chick-pea dip
- Humus is a enemy found in Breath of Fire II.
- Modern Israel is paradise indeed (the ideal retirement and vacation getaway!), however it suffers a hellish lack of culinary delights. Home to endless bizarre immigrants and refugees who arrive daily, devoid of any common sense (as shown by the mere fact that they come to live in Israel!!), penniless, downtrodden and depraved, Israel had to develop a new and unique system of nourishment, trying desperately to cater to the insane mixture of its highly famished and ever growing and growling population. Taking a cue from Gandhi, the Jews pronounced: 'chickpeas'! The chickpeas or garbanzo beans were then processed by neighboring Arab tribes into the infamous HUMMUS (pronounce hoo-moos in Hebrew, for he who moos)! Originally a small neglected tribe of round and mushy beans (also known as Garbanzos), who made their living (and preferably leaving...) by causing terrorised Philistines, Ashurites, Sumerian and ancient Hebrews to escape rapidly crowded tents after having a nightly feast of the Garbanzos, they matured into a golden ball the size of a Lima bean, joining forces with the awesome Sesame tribe of Saudi Arabian nights and changing their name to "KHUMUS & TEHINAH". They also developed an amazingly complicated technique of enticing Israelis to use their special dish services and be enslaved forever! The Grand KHUMU would lie down in a deep plate, disguise himself as a light brownish kaka looking paste, cover himself with a few round, seemingly harmless Khumus (mighty soldiers of the Diarrhea, carrying their secret weapon, the Farting Spear of Intestines!), put on top a slouchy oozy yellowish semi-thick Tehinah (known as Tahini to western health nuts), spread generous shreds of Parsley (an alien warrior sect from the planet Corriander) and a few drops of lemon mixed with Garlic (another alien stinking rotten fathermuckers...) and tempt innocent Israelis into devouring it, using the moron minded Pita Bread slices in a unique rotating spin called "LENAGEV". The satisfied diners proceed usually with their daily duties and hardships, slowly realizing that their belly storm is a rapidly dispersing instrument, rendering them highly dangerous to humans in a diameter of 240 yards. A Bar Mitzvah celebration in Tel Aviv on a warm spring evening, serving 326 dishes of KHUMUS & TEHINAH, is known to have caused terrorised citizens in Jerusalem to escape screaming to Eilat, withholding their breath for a 17 minutes world unbreakable record!!! Nowadays Israel has actually been conquered by The Magnificent KHUMUS and is now seriously considering joining the dark and evil warriors of FART-VADER!!! The best way to forget all about the Problems of Un-Balanced Gazes from your Tummy is a Rosh. Inhaled just a few minutes after the Humus Meal, one or two Roshes can cause a relaxed and satteld digestion followed by nice Humus Smelling Greptsim with smoke.
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