Exploitation of cellulose degrading bacteria in bioconversion of agro-wastes

K Padhan, RK Patra, D Sethi, S Mohanty, SK Sahoo… - Chemosphere, 2024 - Elsevier
The issue of solid waste management has become worse as a result of rapid demographic
growth and rising urbanisation. Therefore economical, efficient and quick yielding …

[HTML][HTML] Effects of foliar application of humic acid extracts and indole acetic acid on important growth indices of canola (Brassica napus L.)

A Hemati, HA Alikhani, M Babaei, L Ajdanian… - Scientific Reports, 2022 - nature.com
Vermicompost (VC) is a rich source of HA that improves plant growth and yield indices such
as fresh and dry weights, plant height, stem diameter, leaf area, and chlorophyll index value …

[HTML][HTML] Trace element content in soils with nitrogen fertilisation and humic acids addition

M Wyszkowski, N Kordala, MS Brodowska - Agriculture, 2023 - mdpi.com
Application of mineral fertilisers can entail an increase in trace element content in the soil. In
consequence, their elevated uptake by plants and transfer to further trophic chain links may …

[HTML][HTML] The Effect of Vermicompost and Earthworms (Eisenia fetida) Application on Phytomass and Macroelement Concentration and Tetanic Ratio in Carrot

P Kováčik, V Šimanský, S Smoleń, J Neupauer… - Agronomy, 2022 - mdpi.com
This experiment evaluated the effects of various vermicompost amounts (0%, 10%, 20%,
25%, and 50%) of the total weight of the mixture of soil and vermicompost) and red worms …

Vermicompost and Azotobacter chroococcum increase nitrogen retention in saline-alkali soil and nitrogen utilization of maize

S Li, C Wang, H Huang, L Zhao, J Cao, B Wang… - Applied Soil …, 2024 - Elsevier
Nitrogen (N) loss caused by ammonia (NH 3) volatilization and nitrate (NO 3−) leaching
poses a significant challenge to N nutrition in saline-alkali soil. This study aims to investigate …

Effects of Humic Acid-Copper Interactions on Growth, Nutrient Absorption, and Photosynthetic Performance of Citrus sinensis Seedlings in Sand Culture

WT Huang, Q Shen, H Yang, XF Chen… - Journal of Plant Growth …, 2024 - Springer
Abstract In China, high copper (Cu) and low organic matter often occur in some citrus
orchard soils. However, the underlying mechanisms by which humic acid (HA) stimulates …

[HTML][HTML] Vermicompost Rate Effects on Soil Fertility and Morpho-Physio-Biochemical Traits of Lettuce

MD Toor, A Ay, I Ullah, S Demirkaya, R Kızılkaya… - Horticulturae, 2024 - mdpi.com
The use of agricultural chemicals has adversely affected soil health and the environment.
Organic farming practices, particularly vermicompost (VC), are gaining attention for their …

[HTML][HTML] Influence of Vermicompost on the Concentration of Exogenous Indole-3-Acetic Acid and Its Effect on the Development of Tomato Plants (Lycopersicum …

MÁ Segura-Castruita, MÁ Valdivia-Dávila… - Agronomy, 2024 - mdpi.com
Indole-3-acetic acid (IAA) concentration is directly proportional to the amount of
vermicompost (VC) added to sand substrates. The objectives of this work were to establish …

[HTML][HTML] Comparison of Heat-Treated and Unheated Vermicompost on Biological Properties of Calcareous Soil and Aloe Vera Growth under Greenhouse Conditions …

IE Tavali, H Ok - Agronomy, 2022 - mdpi.com
Determining how intermittently applied heat treatment during the preparation of
vermicompost changes the effectiveness of the fertilizer is a challenge. In this study, organic …

Effects of humic acid application on physiological and biochemical characteristics of safflower cultivars under salinity and cadmium contamination

N Amoozad, M Zahedi - Journal of Crop Science and Biotechnology, 2024 - Springer
This study aimed to assess the impact of humic acid application on three safflower
genotypes (AC-Sterling, Arack 2811, and C111) cultivated in cadmium contaminated soil …