Sentences with phrase «term humic»
Some DOC molecules have a recognizable chemical structure that can easily be defined (such as fats, carbohydrates, and proteins) however most have no readily identifiable structure and are lumped under the term humic or tannin substances.
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«We don't just look at total soil organic carbon, but also the components of soil that have stable pools of carbon — humic substances, which gives us a much more accurate and precise view of the stable, long - term storage of carbon in the soils.»
As a result, the scientists concluded, humic substances demonstrated the potential to mitigate severe or mild water stress in the short term and promote plant growth under moderate mid-term stress.
«Due to their capacity for improving plant root growth, soil nutrient cycling and microbial activity, the application of humic substances may have long - term benefits in agricultural systems.»
The C sequestration potential of any soil depends on its capacity to store resistant plant components in the medium term and to protect and accumulate the humic substances (HS) formed from the transformations or organic materials in the soil environment.