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 …

Humic substances (HS) are dominant components of soil organic matter and are recognized
as natural, effective growth promoters to be used in sustainable agriculture. In recent years …

Extensive application of agrochemicals for crop production and protection has negatively
affected soil health, crop productivity, and the environment. Organic amendments have been …

Soilless cultivation represent a valid opportunity for the agricultural production sector,
especially in areas characterized by severe soil degradation and limited water availability …

The aim of the paper is to give an overview on the chemistry of soil organic carbon (SOC)
affecting nutrient availability, the emission of greenhouse gases and detoxifying harmful …

As the world develops and population increases, so too does the demand for higher
agricultural output with lower resources. Plant biostimulants appear to be one of the more …

Climate change is a pressing matter of anthropogenic nature to which agriculture contributes
by abusing production inputs such as inorganic fertilizers and fertigation water, thus …

The demand for biostimulants has been growing at an annual rate of 10 and 12.4% in
Europe and Northern America, respectively. The beneficial effects of humic substances (HS) …

The increasing global demand for food production, often causing excessive use of chemical
fertilizers, has led to the deterioration of soil health. Immediate action is required to restore …

The lignocellulosic biorefinery industry can be an important contributor to achieving global
carbon net zero goals. However, low valorization of the waste lignin severely limits the …