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Soil Organic Matter and Biological Activity pp 37–75Cite as

Influence of Humic Substances on Growth and Physiological Processes

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Part of the book series: Developments in Plant and Soil Sciences ((DPSS,volume 16))

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It is now generally accepted that soil organic matter (humus) plays a major role in maintaining or improving soil fertility2,104. Because of the complexity of soil organic matter, the precise nature of that role has been the subject of a considerable and long lasting debate. The present, and all too often inadequate, approaches to elucidating the mode of action of soil organic matter on plant growth are still partially influenced by historical concepts. An appraisal of the current ideas can only be undertaken by reference, albeit briefly, to the past. More detailed historical accounts are to be found elsewhere2,104,171,225.

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