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| Web URL(s): | http://archive.lib.msu.edu/tic/tgtre/article/1999jun9.pdf
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| Author(s): | Cooper, Richard J. |
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| Author Affiliation: | Department of Crop Science, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, North Carolina |
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| Title: | Humic substances and their potential for improving turfgrass growth |
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| Section: | Soils
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| Source: | TurfGrass TRENDS. Vol. 7 [8], No. 6, June 1999, p. 9-13. |
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| Publishing Information: | Cleveland, OH: Advanstar Communications |
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| # of Pages: | 5 |
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| Keywords: | TIC Keywords: Humic substances; Growth; Humic acid; Fulvic acid
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| Abstract/Contents: | Presents "a thorough introduction to humic substances and their potential use on turfgrass." Defines humic substances as "naturally occuring, highly decomposed organic substances with very complex structures." Mentions that "humic substances can be divided into humic acids (HA), fulvid acids (FA) and humins based upon their solubility in acidic and basic solutions." Discusses the composition of humic substances, stating that "although several of the possible benefits of humic substances are associated with improved nutrition, it is important to recognize that humic substances themselves are not fertilizers and do not supply appreciable amounts of major nutrients needed by turfgrasses." Describes how humic substances influence plant growth by "increasing the nutrient holding capacity (CEC) or water holding capacity of the soil; enhancing the population of desirable soil microbes in the soil; improving soil aggregation, aeration, or permeability; and improving micronutrient availability and transport into roots." Also discusses the potential plant growth effects due to humic substances. |
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| Language: | English |
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| References: | 22 |
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| Note: | Distributed within Golfdom of same date/year.
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| ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete):
Cooper, R. J. 1999. Humic substances and their potential for improving turfgrass growth. TurfGrass Trends. 7 [8](6):p. 9-13. |
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