Boosting Barley Growth in Salty Soils With Natural Acids
Greg Howard
16th March, 2024
Image Source: Natural Science News, 2024
Key Findings
- Study at Qassim University found that humic and fulvic acids with phosphorus boost barley growth in salty soil
- Barley treated with these substances had more spikes, heavier grains, and higher yields
- Even at half the recommended dose, humic acid with phosphorus increased grain yield by over 64%
AgricultureEnvironmentPlant Science
References
Main Study
1) Applications of humic and fulvic acid under saline soil conditions to improve growth and yield in barley.
Published 15th March, 2024
Journal: BMC plant biology
Issue: Vol 24, Issue 1, Mar 2024
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