Physiological effects of humic substances on higher plants
- S. Nardi, D. Pizzeghello, A. Muscolo, A. Vianello
- Environmental Science
- 1 November 2002
Biostimulant activity of two protein hydrolyzates in the growth and nitrogen metabolism of maize seedlings.
Two protein hydrolyzate–based fertilizers, one from alfalfa and one from meat flour, were studied chemically and biologically and a role of amino acids and small peptides of the two PHFs is suggested in the regulation of the hormone-like activity and nitrogen pathway.
Protein hydrolysates as biostimulants in horticulture
- G. Colla, S. Nardi, Y. Rouphael
- Biology
- 30 November 2015
Humic substances biological activity at the plant-soil interface
- S. Trevisan, O. Francioso, S. Quaggiotti, S. Nardi
- Environmental SciencePlant Signalling & Behavior
- 1 June 2010
An overview of available data concerning molecular structures and biological activities of humic substances, with special emphasis on their hormone-like activities is given.
Effect of low molecular size humic substances on nitrate uptake and expression of genes involved in nitrate transport in maize (Zea mays L.).
- S. Quaggiotti, B. Ruperti, D. Pizzeghello, O. Francioso, V. Tugnoli, S. Nardi
- Medicine, BiologyJournal of Experimental Botany
- 1 April 2004
The results show that the humic fraction with low molecular size used in this study is endowed with the characteristic structural network described for most humic substances so far isolated and confirm the presence of IAA in this fraction.
Alfalfa plant-derived biostimulant stimulate short-term growth of salt stressed Zea mays L. plants
- A. Ertani, M. Schiavon, A. Muscolo, S. Nardi
- BiologyPlant and Soil
- 1 March 2013
It is proved that the EM increases plant biomass even when plants are grown under salinity conditions, likely because EM stimulated plant nitrogen metabolism and antioxidant systems.
Earthworm humic matter produces auxin-like effects on Daucus carota cell growth and nitrate metabolism
- A. Muscolo, F. Bovalo, F. Gionfriddo, S. Nardi
- Chemistry
- 1 August 1999
Effect of commercial lignosulfonate-humate on Zea mays L. metabolism.
- A. Ertani, O. Francioso, V. Tugnoli, V. Righi, S. Nardi
- BiologyJournal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry
- 2 November 2011
In light of these results, being environmentally friendly products, lignosulfonate-humate a and ligno-substance-based products could be used to increase crop yield.
Chemical and technological variables and their relationships: a predictive equation for pasta cooking quality.
- M. G. D'Egidio, B. Mariani, S. Nardi, P. Novaro, R. Cubadda
- Chemistry
- 1990
Fifty samples of 10 Italian durum wheat varieties were analyzed by technological and chemical tests and 26 variables were obtained; their value in predicting pasta cooking quality was investigated.…
Effects of an alfalfa protein hydrolysate on the gene expression and activity of enzymes of the tricarboxylic acid (TCA) cycle and nitrogen metabolism in Zea mays L.
- M. Schiavon, A. Ertani, S. Nardi
- Biology, MedicineJournal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry
- 18 November 2008
The results suggest that EM might promote nitrogen assimilation in plants through a coordinate regulation of C and N metabolic pathways and open the way for further research on protein hydrolysates as a valid tool to improve N use efficiency and, as a consequence, to reduce the intensive use of inorganic N fertilizers in agriculture.
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