Effect of Humic-Rich Peat Extract on Plant Growth and Microbial Activity in Contaminated Soil
2015
Olga Muter, Baiba Limane, Silvija Strikauska, Maris Klavins

The aim of this work was to compare the effect of 1 % and 5 % humic substances (HS) on the growth of bean, wheat, rape and cress, as well as microbial activity (respiration, enzyme activity) in sandy loam soil spiked with a complex contamination, derived from municipal waste. The results of 23 days pot vegetation experiment demonstrated the stimulating effect of HS on the plant growth and soil microbial activity.


Keywords
enzyme activity, humic substances, microbial respiration, plant growth, soil remediation
DOI
10.1515/msac-2015-0012

Muter, O., Limane, B., Strikauska, S., Klavins, M. Effect of Humic-Rich Peat Extract on Plant Growth and Microbial Activity in Contaminated Soil. Materials Sciences and Applied Chemistry. Vol.32, 2015, pp.68-74. ISSN 1407-7353. e-ISSN 2255-8713. Available from: doi:10.1515/msac-2015-0012

Publication language
English (en)
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