Alkamides: a new class of plant growth regulators linked to humic acid bioactivity

Abstract Background The use of humic substances as plant biostimulants has been increasingly attracting farmers and stunning researchers. The ability of these substances to enhance root growth by changing root architecture is often linked to their hormonal activities, such as auxin effects and nitri...

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Main Authors: Daniel Basílio Zandonadi, Carlos Roberto Ribeiro Matos, Rosane Nora Castro, Riccardo Spaccini, Fábio Lopes Olivares, Luciano Pasqualoto Canellas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2019-12-01
Series:Chemical and Biological Technologies in Agriculture
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40538-019-0161-4