Optimization of vermicompost and worm-bed leachate for the organic cultivation of radish

Journal of Plant Nutrition

Volumn 34, Issue 11, 2011, Pages 1642-1653

  Gutiérrez Miceli, Federico Antonio ^a   Llaven, María Angela Oliva ^b   Nazar, Paula Mendoza ^b   Sesma, Benigno Ruíz ^b   Álvarez Solís, José David ^c   Dendooven, Luc ^d  

^a Secretaria de Educacion Publica   (Mexico)

^b UNIVERSIDAD AUTÓNOMA DE CHIAPAS   (Mexico)

^c DEPARTAMENTO DE CONSERVACIÓN DE LA BIODIVERSIDAD   (Mexico)

^d DEPARTAMENTO DE FÍSICA   (Mexico)

Author keywords

Fulvic acid; Germination; Humic acid; Phytotoxicity; Plant nutrition

Indexed keywords

RAPHANUS SATIVUS;

EID: 79960909068     PISSN: 01904167     EISSN: 15324087     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/01904167.2011.592561     Document Type: Article

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