Impacts of Humic Acid on Growth and Yield of Wheat: A Review

Mohammad Sadiq Salihi; Hamdullah Hamim; Sultan Mohammad Serat

doi:10.62810/jnsr.v2i3.81

Authors

Mohammad Sadiq Salihi Afghanistan National Agricultural Sciences and Technology University (ANASTU), Department of Soil Science and Irrigation, Afghanistan
Hamdullah Hamim Afghanistan National Agricultural Sciences and Technology University (ANASTU), Department of Soil Science and Irrigation, Afghanistan
Sultan Mohammad Serat Afghanistan National Agricultural Sciences and Technology University (ANASTU), Department of Genetic and Plant Breeding, Afghanistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.62810/jnsr.v2i3.81

Keywords:

Humic acid, Wheat, Wheat growth, Wheat yield

Abstract

Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) is a crucial crop, providing 20% of caloric intake for many populations worldwide. Soil organic matter, an essential component of soil, directly influences soil fertility and texture. Humic substances, derived from biomolecules' physical, chemical, and microbiological transformation, are integral to soil humus. Humic acid has become a standard method for enhancing crop growth, yield, and soil fertility. While the effects of humic acid on wheat have been extensively studied, the optimal type and application method for wheat cultivation remain undetermined. This review investigates sustainable wheat production methods using humic acid to mitigate the negative impacts of chemical fertilizers and climate change factors. Research indicates that humic acid significantly increases wheat plant growth parameters: shoot length (18%), root length (29%), shoot dry weight (76%), root dry weight (100%), and chlorophyll content (96%). Moreover, humic acid substantially improves wheat yield and yield components, including spike length (14.66%), number of spikes per square meter (28.73%), number of spikelets per spike (23.52%), and 1000-grain weight (23.90%). As a sustainable organic substance, humic acid application offers a promising approach to improving wheat production. This method could help meet the food demands of the growing global population, particularly in countries like Afghanistan, where food security is a pressing concern.

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