The Effect of Humalite on Improving Soil Nitrogen Availability and Plant Nutrient Uptake for Higher Yield and Oil Content in Canola.

ABSTRACT: Over the last half-century, the widespread use of synthetic chemical fertilizers has boosted crop yields but caused noticeable environmental damage. In recent years, the application of humic substances to increase plant growth and crop yield has gained considerable interest, largely due to their organic origin and their ability to reduce nutrient losses while enhancing plant nutrient use efficiency. Humalite, found exclusively in large deposits in southern Alberta, Canada, is rich in humic substances and has low levels of unwanted ash and heavy metals, which makes it particularly valuable for agricultural applications. However, its effects on canola, the largest oilseed crop in Canada and the second-largest in the world, have yet to be evaluated. This study investigated the effects of five

SUBMITTER: Rathor P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11984079 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar-Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature