Humic acids (HA) are organic molecules that play essential roles in improving soil
properties, plant growth, and agronomic parameters. The sources of HA include coal, lignite …

The breakdown products of plant and animal remains, extracted in an alkaline solution, are
commonly referred to as humic substances (HS). They can be extracted from a wide variety …

A wide range of organic amendments (OA) is currently available to Australian farmers.
These products have numerous agronomic applications, including the supply of plant …

Compressed vintages, high alcohol and low wine acidity are but a few repercussions of
climate change effects on Australian viticulture. While warm and cool growing regions may …

Abstract Background & aims Winter rapeseed (Brassica napus) is characterized by a low N
recovery in seeds and requires high rates of fertilization to maintain yield. Its nutrient use …

Humic substances (HS), as important environmental components, are essential to soil health
and agricultural sustainability. The usage of low-rank coal (LRC) for energy generation has …

Background and aims Biostimulants of natural origin represent a growing ecological strategy
to increase crops productivity, especially when applied in combination with microbial …

Abstract Sandy soils (containing> 50% sand) are widely distributed worldwide and are
characterized by their poor structure, low organic matter, weak hydraulic and nutritional …

Humus is the stable form of added crop and animal residues. The organic matter after a long-
term decomposition process converts into humic substances. The naturally occurring humus …

Conservation agriculture (CA), an emerging technology for sustainable agriculture, has
been practiced in China for more than 30 years and is increasingly being adopted on …