Physiological Effects of Different Combinations of Humic and Fulvic Acid on Gerbera

References

• Atiyeh, R. M., S. Lee, C. A. Edwards, N. Q. Arancon, and J. D. Metzger. 2002.The influence of humic acids derived from earthworm-processed organic wastes on plant growth. Bioresource Technology 84:7–14.
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Ayuso, M., T. Hernandez, and C. Garcia. 1996. Effect of humic fractions from urban wastes and other more evolved organic materials on seed germination. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture 72:461–468.
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Canellas, L., F. Olivares, A. Olofrokovha-Facanha, and A. Facanha. 2002. Humic acids isolated from earthworm compost enhance root elongation, lateral root emergence, and plasma membrane H+ATPase activity in maize roots. Plant Physiology 130:1951–1957.
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Cesco, S., M. Nikolic, V. Romheld, Z. Varanini, and R. Pinton. 2000. Solubilization of iron by water-extractable humic substances. Journal of Plant Nutrition and Soil Science 163:285–290.
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Chen, Y., and T. Aviad. 1990. Effect of humic substances on plant growth. In Humic substances in soil and crop science, ed. P. MacCarthy, C. E. Clapp, R. L. Malcolm, and P. R. Bloom, 161–186. Madison, Wisc.: SSSA and ASA.
   Google Scholar
• David, P. P., P. V. Nelson, and D. C. Sanders. 1994. A humic acid improves growth of tomato seedling in solution culture. Journal of Plant Nutrition 17:173–184.
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Delgado, A., A. Madrid, S. Kassem, L. Andreu, and M. del Carmen del Campillo. 2002. Phosphorus fertilizer recovery from calcareous soils amended with humic and fulvic acids. Plant and Soil 245:277–286.
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Dudley, J. B., A. J. Pertuit, and J. E. Toler. 2004. Leonardite influences zinnia and marigold growth. HortScience 39:251–255.
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Eaton, A. D., L. S. Clesceri, and A. E.Greenberg. 1995. Standard methods for the examination of water and wastewater, 19th ed. Washington, D.C.: American Public Health Association.
   Google Scholar
• Lobartini, J. C., G. A. Orioli, and K. H. Tan. 1997. Characteristics of soil humic acid fractions separated by ultrafiltration. Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis 28:787–796.
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Mencarelli, F., R. Agostini, R. Botondi, and R. Massantini. 1995. Ethylene production, ACC content, PAL and POD activity in excised sections of straight and bent gerbera scapes. Journal of Horticultural Science 70:409–416.
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Morard, P., B. Eyheraguibel, M. Morard, and J. Silvestre. 2011. Direct effects of humic-like substances on growth, water, and mineral nutrition of various species. Journal of Plant Nutrition 34:46–59.
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Nardi, S., D. Pizzeghello, C. Gessa, L. Ferrarese, L. Trainotti, and G. Casadoro. 2000. A low-molecular-weight humic fraction on nitrate uptake and protein synthesis in maize seedlings. Soil Biology and Biochemistry 32:415–419.
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Nikbakht, A., N. Etemadi, B. Yazdani, and M. Majidi. 2012. Application of humic and fulvic acids in nutrient solution affect postharvest characteristics of Gerbera jamesonnii L. Acta Horticulturea 934:495–499.
   Google Scholar
• Nikbakht, A., M. Kafi, M. Babalar, and Y. P. Xia. 2008. Effect of humic acid on plant growth, nutrients uptake, and postharvest life of gerbera. Journal of Plant Nutrition 31:2155–2167.
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• O’Donnell, R. W. 1973. The auxin-like effects of humic preparations from leonardite. Soil Science 116:106–112.
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Piccolo, A., S. Nardi, and G. Concheri. 1991. Structural characteristics of humic substances as related to nitrate uptake and growth regulation in plant systems. Soil Biology and Biochemistry 23:833–836.
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Pinton, R., S. Cesco, G. Iacolettig, S. Astolfi, and Z. Varanini. 1999. Modulation of NO−3 uptake by water-extractable humic substances: Involvement of root plasma membrane H+ATPase. Plant and Soil 215:155–161.
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Pinton, R., S. Cesco, S. Santi, and Z. Varanini. 1997. Soil humic substances stimulate proton release by intact oat seedling roots. Journal of Plant Nutrition 20:857–869.
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Pizzeghello, D., G. Nicolini, and S. Nardi. 2001. Hormone-like activity of humic substances in Fagus sylvatica forests. New Phytologist 51:647–657.
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Rauthan, B. S., and M. Schnitzer. 1981. Effect of soil fulvic acid on the growth and nutrient content of cucumber (Cucumis sativus) plants. Plant and Soil 63:491–495.
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Sanchez-Sanchez, A., J. Sanchez-Andreu, M. Juarez, J. Jorda, and D. Bermudez. 2006. Improvement of iron uptake in table grape by addition of humic substances. Journal of Plant Nutrition 29:259–272.
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Savvas, D., and G. Gizas. 2002. Response of hydroponically grown gerbera to nutrient solution recycling and different nutrient cation ratios. Scientia Horticulturae 96:267–280.
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Schnitzer, M. 1990. Selected methods for the characterization of soil humic substances. In Humic substances in soil and crop sciences, ed. P. McCarthy, C. Clapp, R. Malcolm, and P. Bloom, 65–89. Madison, Wisc.: American Society of Agronomy and Soil Science Society of America.
   Google Scholar
• Schnitzer, M., and Khan, S. U. 1972. Humic substances in the environment. New York: Marcel Dekker.
   Google Scholar
• Schuman, G. E., A. M. Stanley, and D. Knudsen. 1973. Automated total nitrogen analysis of soil and plant samples. Soil Society of America Proceedings 37:480–481.
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Scott, D. T., D. M. McKnight, E. L. Blunt-Harris, S. E. Kolesar, and D. R. Lovley. 1998. Quinone moieties act electron acceptors in the reduction of humic substances by humics-reducing microorganisms. Environmental Science and Technology 32:2984–2989.
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Sharif, M., R. A. Khattak, and M. S. Sarir. 2002. Effect of different levels of lignitic coal derived humic acid on growth of maize plants. Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis 33:3567–3580.
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Stevenson, F. J. 1994. Humus chemistry: Genesis, composition, reactions, 2nd ed. New York: Wiley.
   Google Scholar
• Tan, K. H. 2003. Humic matter in soils and the environment: Principles and controversies. New York: Marcel Dekker.
   Google Scholar
• Turkmen, O., A. Dursun, M. Turan, and C. Erdinc. 2004. Calcium and humic acid affect seed germination, growth, and nutrient content of tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum L.) seedlings under saline soil conditions. Acta Agriculturae Scandinavica Section B 54:168–174.
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Varanini, Z., and R. Pinton. 2001. Direct versus indirect effects of soil humic substances on plant growth and nutrition. In The rhizosphere: Biochemistry and organic substances at the soil plant interface, ed. R. Pinton, Z. Varanini, and P. Nannipieri, 141–158. New York: Marcel Dekker.
   Google Scholar
• Varanini, Z., and R. Pinton. 1995. Humic substances and plant nutrition. Progress in Botany 56:97–117.
   Google Scholar
• Vaughan, D., R. E. Malcom, and B. G. Ord. 1985. Influence of humic substances on biochemical process in plants. In Soil organic matter and biological activity, ed. D. Vaughan and R. E. Malcom, 77–108. Dordrecht, the Netherlands: Kluwer.
   Google Scholar
• Verlinden, G., B. Pycke, J. Mertens, F. Debersaques, K. Verheyen, G. Baert, J. Bries, and G. Haesaert. 2009. Application of humic substances results in consistent increases in crop yield and nutrient uptake. Journal of Plant Nutrition 32:1407–1426.
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Zhang, X., and E. H. Ervin. 2004. Cytokinin-containing seaweed and humic acid extracts associated with creeping bentgrass leaf cytokinins and drought resistance. Crop Science 5:1737–1745.
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Zhang, X., E. H. Ervin, and R.E. Schmidt. 2003. Plant growth regulators can enhance the recovery of Kentucky bluegrass sod from heat injury. Crop Science 43:952–956.
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Zhang, X., and R. E. Schmidt. 2000. Hormone-containing products impact on antioxidant status of tall fescue and creeping bentgrass subjected to drought. Crop Science 40:1344–1349.
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Zheng, Y., T. Graham, S. Richard, and M. Dixon. 2004. Potted Gerbera production in a subirrigation system using low-concentration nutrient solutions. HortScience39:1283–1286.
   Google Scholar