Photosynthesis promotion mechanisms of artificial humic acid depend on plant types: A hydroponic study on C3 and C4 plants.

It is feasible to improve plant photosynthesis to address the global climate goals of carbon neutrality. The application of artificial humic acid (AHA) is a promising approach to promote plant photosynthesis, however, the associated mechanisms for C3 and C4 plants are still unclear. In this study, the real-time chlorophyll synthesis and microscopic physiological changes in plant leave cells with the application of AHA were first revealed using the real-time chlorophyll fluorescence parameters and Non-invasive Micro-test Technique.

Nanoscale Iron trioxide catalyzes the synthesis of auxins analogs in artificial humic acids to enhance rice growth.

Humic acids (HAs), kinds of valuable active carbon, are critical for improving soil fertility. However, the majority of soils are poor in HAs, arousing the development of artificial HAs. In this study, two iron-based catalysts (nanoscale iron trioxide (nFeO) and FeCl) were used to catalyze the hydrothermal humification of waste corn straw.

Characterization of Acid-Aged Biochar and its Ammonium Adsorption in an Aqueous Solution.

According to its characteristics, biochar originating originating from biomass is accepted as a multifunctional carbon material that supports a wide range of applications. With the successfully used in reducing nitrate and adsorbing ammonium, the mechanism of biochar for nitrogen fixation in long-term brought increasing attention. However, there is a lack of analysis of the NH-N adsorption capacity of biochar after aging treatments.