Effects of Humic Materials on Plant Metabolism and Agricultural Productivity
Andrés Calderín García, Fernando Guridi Izquierdo and Ricardo Luis Louro Berbara
Humic materials, such as compost or vermicompost, have a high potential for increasing plant production, even in unfavorable environmental conditions. The use of these materials involves two types of action: direct (on plant metabolism) and indirect (increased soil fertility). The materials are composed of mineral elements, plant hormones, and amino acids that create beneficial conditions for crop yield and anti-stress adaptation. These products increase soil mineral content, reduce compaction, increase water retention and aggregate stability, and provide an adequate niche in ...
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