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Agriculture · Q312

Soil Science

Graduate and Post Graduate · Agriculture · question 312

Q312

Humic acid isolated from soil is

A.
Aromatic with high molecular weight
Answer
B.
Aromatic with low molecular weight
C.
Aliphatic with high molecular weight
D.
Aliphatic with low molecular weight

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
Humic acid is a group of molecules that bind to, and help plant roots receive, water and nutrients. Humic acid increases nutrient uptake, drought tolerance, and seed germination. It also increases the microbial activity in the soil, making it an excellent root stimulator.
Humic acid can be isolated from the soil when soil is aromatic with high molecular weight.