Which of the following is not a way that humus affects the properties of soil?

Humus helps create a loose, well-structured soil with spaces for water and air, so it increases soil porosity rather than decreasing it. It also expands as it absorbs moisture and supports soil life. Therefore, “Humus decreases the porosity of soil” is the statement that is not a way humus affects soil.

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