The impact of different land uses in urban area on humus quality

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This study assessed the impact of different land use types on soil organic matter (SOM) properties across 35 sites, including lawns, allotment gardens, fallows, and arable lands, in Pruszków Town, Poland. Humus horizons (0–20 cm) were analyzed for soluble SOM (PY), humins (HM), low molecular weight humus, and humic acids (HA) using extraction and UV-Vis spectroscopy. Results showed that humins were the dominant humus component, with central town soils containing twice as much HM and PY as peripheral zones.