COIMBATORE: Farmers have urged the Union government to provide humic acid as an alternative to compost manure for agricultural purposes as there is a shortage and unavailability of compost manure when ...

A new study reports that specially engineered biochar can significantly improve compost quality by reducing nitrogen loss and accelerating the formation of stable humic substances. The findings offer ...

Humic substances represent a crucial component of soil organic matter, playing an instrumental role in nutrient cycling, water retention and the enhancement of soil structure. Their complex and ...

Humic acid (HA) is a macromolecular organic substance which is widely used in agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry, chemical industry, building materials, medicine, environmental protection, and a ...