The Effect of Humic Acid on the Vegetative Growth Characteristics, Quantity and Quality of Fruit: A Review
The issue of fruit orchard nutrition and degraded agricultural soils due to chemical fertilizer residue pollution is one of the many difficulties that agricultural systems face globally. The availability of balanced amounts of essential nutrients that are compatible with the needs of tree growth is essential for improving growth and productivity, Researchers have discovered strategies to lower pollution and loss while using fertilizer more effectively. Recently, plant extracts have been widely used as a supplement or alternative to agricultural chemicals, some of which are added to the soil and some are sprayed on plants, due to the fact that these extracts contain some nutritional elements and alternative materials for growth regulators. Among these extracts are licorice root extract, garlic extract, turmeric extract, lemongrass and other extracts, as well as marine algae extracts such as humic acid.