Effects of humic acids from vermicomposts on plant growth

European Journal of Soil Biology

Volumn 42, Issue SUPPL. 1, 2006, Pages

  Arancon, Norman Q ^a   Edwards, Clive A ^a   Lee, Stephen ^a   Byrne, Robert ^a  

^a OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Earthworms; Humic acids; Marigolds; Peppers; Plant growth regulators; Strawberries; Vermicomposts

Indexed keywords

BOS TAURUS; CAPSICUM; FRAGARIA X ANANASSA; PIPER MARGINATUM; TAGETES;

EID: 33845213396     PISSN: 11645563     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.ejsobi.2006.06.004     Document Type: Article

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