· "Carbon connection", a very important part of the growth cycle of all plants; adds carbon, a much needed nutrient in organic soils· Supplies organic acids; a much needed nutrient for enzymatic activity· Promotes beneficial microorganisms i. e. mycorrhizae fungi· Adds simple sugars for nutrient chelation and uptake· Contains vitamins A, D, C, E, B1, B6, and B12; vitamins increases the plants biological growth process