Maria Mussarat

Effect of iron-chelated humic acid on maize growth, yield and iron biofortification in calcareous soil

Abstract In alkaline calcareous soils, iron (Fe) deficiency is common and can restrict crop production and the nutritional quality of grain due to reduced Fe solubility and plant availability under high pH and CaCO 3 . Chelation of Fe sources such as iron sulfate (FeSO 4 ) and ir...