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Key2<\/p>\n

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Key 2<\/p>\n

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Soil Health and Fertility<\/p>\n

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Made in Australia from 100% Australian Contents<\/span><\/h2>\n

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The<\/em><\/span> Key 2 Optimum Nutrition & Health for all Life on Earth<\/span><\/h1>\n

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It is our privilege to introduce a world first product created by Nature that contains every organic nutrient, vitamin and mineral required to give and sustain the life and fertility of soil.<\/span><\/p>\n

Key 2 Ag is a whole product with high organic carbon content that stimulates biological activity in soils and is the only natural wetting agent (water sponge) presently known.<\/span><\/p>\n

These elements are vital to produce optimum nutrition and yield in all vegetation and plants which in turn provide optimum nutrition to the immune and health system of animals and humans.<\/span><\/p>\n

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It is our privilege to introduce a world first product created by Nature that contains every organic nutrient, vitamin and mineral required to give and sustain the life and fertility of soil.<\/span><\/p>\n

Key 2 Ag is a whole product with high organic carbon content that stimulates biological activity in soils and is the only natural wetting agent (water sponge) presently known.<\/span><\/p>\n

These elements are vital to produce optimum nutrition and yield in all vegetation and plants which in turn provide optimum nutrition to the immune and health system of animals and humans.<\/span><\/p>\n

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It is our privilege to introduce a world first product created by Nature that contains every organic nutrient, vitamin and mineral required to give and sustain the life and fertility of soil.<\/span><\/p>\n

Key 2 Ag is a whole product with high organic carbon content that stimulates biological activity in soils and is the only natural wetting agent (water sponge) presently known.<\/span><\/p>\n

These elements are vital to produce optimum nutrition and yield in all vegetation and plants which in turn provide optimum nutrition to the immune and health system of animals and humans.<\/span><\/p>\n

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A World First<\/span><\/h1>\n

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The raw material from which Key 2 Ag is created is called lignite (known as Nature\u2019s soil conditioner). These materials form from peat deposits over many thousands of years, during which time compression and natural chemical reactions occur. One of the consequences of these symbiotic reactions is that the valuable contents of these materials, known as humic substances, become locked in the substrate and are then only released slowly by Nature over hundreds of years. Accordingly the amount of humic substances immediately available from raw lignite is less than 1% under good conditions.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Key 2 unlocking the humic substance content is in the process developed by the Key 2 Group. When lignite is subjected to this process the full compliment of dormant humic substances are liberated and become immediately bioavailable. This is the secret of Key 2 Ag.<\/span><\/p>\n

Read about the process<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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The raw material from which Key 2 Ag is created is called lignite (known as Nature\u2019s soil conditioner). These materials form from peat deposits over many thousands of years, during which time compression and natural chemical reactions occur. One of the consequences of these symbiotic reactions is that the valuable contents of these materials, known as humic substances, become locked in the substrate and are then only released slowly by Nature over hundreds of years. Accordingly the amount of humic substances immediately available from raw lignite is less than 1% under good conditions.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Key 2 unlocking the humic substance content is in the process developed by the Key 2 Group. When lignite is subjected to this process the full compliment of dormant humic substances are liberated and become immediately bioavailable. This is the secret of Key 2 Ag.<\/span><\/p>\n

Read about the process<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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Key 2 Ag is the first completely natural product that performs equal to, or better than, artificial fertilisers in terms of yield, performance and price.\u00a0 However, it produces crops with far higher nutritional content than is possible with artificial fertilisers.\u00a0 Key 2 Ag is what our entire planet grew from originally, before mankind existed.<\/p>\n

Key 2 Ag also remediates contaminated land\/soil, replenishes soil fertility, stimulates biological activity in soils and is a natural wetting agent.\u00a0 It is a whole product with high organic carbon content that contains every organic nutrient, vitamin and mineral required to give and sustain the life and fertility of soil.\u00a0 All these elements are vital to produce optimum yield and nutrition in all plants and vegetation which in turn also provides optimum nutrition to the immune and health system of animals and humans.<\/p>\n

What is this Product Created by Nature?<\/strong><\/p>\n

It is called lignite which is formed from peat deposits over many thousands of years during which time natural chemical reactions occur and moisture is squeezed out of the peat.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Key 2 Ag is the product of subjecting lignite to a mechanical process that liberates the humic contents so that all of their precious, life-giving nutrients yield immediately when they are added to soil.<\/p>\n

The result is a world first product that out-performs any artificial\/chemical fertiliser by itself.\u00a0 However, when used in conjunction with artificial\/chemical fertilisers it increases their efficiency.<\/p>\n

\u00a0Why does the natural material need to be processed?<\/strong><\/p>\n

During the formation of humus\/humic substances they become strongly bound to the carbon skeleton (substrate) in which they were created by the formation of a long-chain molecular structure.\u00a0 A consequence of these symbiotic reactions is that the valuable contents of these materials, known as humic substances, become locked in the substrate and are then only released slowly by Nature over hundreds of years<\/u>.\u00a0 Accordingly the amount of humic substances immediately available from mined, raw lignite is less than 1% under good conditions.<\/p>\n

\u00a0The Key to unlocking the humic substance content so that it becomes immediately available is in the proprietary process developed by the Key 2 Group.\u00a0 When lignite is subjected to this process the full compliment of dormant humic substances is liberated and become immediately bioavailable.\u00a0 This is the secret of Key 2 Ag.<\/p>\n

\u00a0What is the Process?<\/strong><\/p>\n

The process utilises patented apparatus and proprietary know-how to alter the long-chain molecular structure that binds humic substances to the carbon substrate.\u00a0 The function of the apparatus is described as ‘aeroacoustics’ (acoustic shock), which is a combination of air pressure, vacuum, aerodynamics and sound waves.<\/p>\n

\u00a0The process liberates moisture from the voids within the lignite substrate which in turn the apparatus converts to a unique atmosphere of oxygens and hydrogen.\u00a0 When lignite is subjected to such conditions its contents are liberated with no loss of efficacy.<\/p>\n

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The Science<\/span><\/h1>\n

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The Science<\/span><\/h1>\n

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The Science<\/span><\/h1>\n

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Naturally occurring humic substances contained within lignites are superior fertiliser ingredients. These are by far the best source of humic substances for use as soil conditioners and for soil replenishment, however nature designed these life-giving sources to release slowly over hundreds of years. <\/span><\/p>\n

This unique characteristic of slow-release of its content has frustrated scientists and agronomists for centuries. It is due to the long-chain molecular structure of humic substances being strongly bound to protein. Previously the only means of partly breaking these bonds was by using solutions of sodium hydroxide (NaOH) or potassium hydroxide (KOH). These are caustic chemicals that contaminate the contents during treatment. Crops treated and grown with caustic-extracted humic substances are banned from import into Europe, Japan, Australia and other large markets.<\/span><\/p>\n

Key 2 Ag is the result of subjecting organic lignite to an ingenious process technology that liberates 100% of the dormant humic substances previously locked by long-chain molecular bonds to make them immediately bio-available. Accordingly Key 2 Ag is the richest natural source of organic humic substances presently known.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Naturally occurring humic substances contained within lignites are superior fertiliser ingredients. These are by far the best source of humic substances for use as soil conditioners and for soil replenishment, however nature designed these life-giving sources to release slowly over hundreds of years. <\/span><\/p>\n

This unique characteristic of slow-release of its content has frustrated scientists and agronomists for centuries. It is due to the long-chain molecular structure of humic substances being strongly bound to protein. Previously the only means of partly breaking these bonds was by using solutions of sodium hydroxide (NaOH) or potassium hydroxide (KOH). These are caustic chemicals that contaminate the contents during treatment. Crops treated and grown with caustic-extracted humic substances are banned from import into Europe, Japan, Australia and other large markets.<\/span><\/p>\n

Key 2 Ag is the result of subjecting organic lignite to an ingenious process technology that liberates 100% of the dormant humic substances previously locked by long-chain molecular bonds to make them immediately bio-available. Accordingly Key 2 Ag is the richest natural source of organic humic substances presently known.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Naturally occurring humic substances contained within lignites are superior fertiliser ingredients. \u00a0These are by far the best source of humic substances for use as soil conditioners and for soil replenishment, however nature designed these life-giving sources to release slowly over hundreds of years. <\/span><\/p>\n

This unique characteristic of slow-release of its content has frustrated scientists and agronomists for centuries.\u00a0 It is due to the long-chain molecular structure of humic substances being strongly bound to protein.\u00a0 Previously the only means of partly breaking these bonds was by using solutions of sodium hydroxide (NaOH) or potassium hydroxide (KOH).\u00a0 These are caustic chemicals that contaminate the contents during treatment.\u00a0 Crops treated and grown with caustic-extracted humic substances are banned from import into Europe, Japan, Australia and other large markets.<\/span><\/p>\n

Key 2 Ag is the result of subjecting organic lignite to an ingenious process technology that liberates 100% of the dormant humic substances previously locked by long-chain molecular bonds to make them immediately bio-available. Accordingly Key 2 Ag is the richest natural source of organic humic substances presently known.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Beware of false claims<\/span><\/h1>\n

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Beware of false claims<\/span><\/h1>\n

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Unfortunately the marketing of humic substance extracts has caused much confusion in an unregulated market in which as many false claims have been made regarding their performance as have been made regarding their purity. Thus not all commercially marketed humic substances are equal in quality. It is very difficult for individuals purchasing a humate based fertiliser to tell the difference between a high quality humic substance and a low quality humic material, without laboratory tests. Accordingly the results from using these extracts have been as disappointing and ultimately as damaging as that of phosphate and nitrogen-based fertlisers. As has been repeatedly proven, extracts can never provide complete solutions.<\/span><\/p>\n

Key 2 Ag contains no artificial chemicals, only nature\u2019s natural chemistry is at work.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Unfortunately the marketing of humic substance extracts has caused much confusion in an unregulated market in which as many false claims have been made regarding their performance as have been made regarding their purity. Thus not all commercially marketed humic substances are equal in quality. It is very difficult for individuals purchasing a humate based fertiliser to tell the difference between a high quality humic substance and a low quality humic material, without laboratory tests. Accordingly the results from using these extracts have been as disappointing and ultimately as damaging as that of phosphate and nitrogen-based fertlisers. As has been repeatedly proven, extracts can never provide complete solutions.<\/span><\/p>\n

Key 2 Ag contains no artificial chemicals, only nature\u2019s natural chemistry is at work.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Unfortunately the marketing of humic substance extracts has caused much confusion in an unregulated market in which as many false claims have been made regarding their performance as have been made regarding their purity. Thus not all commercially marketed humic substances are equal in quality. \u00a0It is very difficult for individuals purchasing a humate based fertiliser to tell the difference between a high quality humic substance and a low quality humic material, without laboratory tests.\u00a0 Accordingly the results from using these extracts have been as disappointing and ultimately as damaging as that of phosphate and nitrogen-based fertlisers.\u00a0 As has been repeatedly proven, extracts can never provide complete solutions.<\/span><\/p>\n

Key 2 Ag contains no artificial chemicals, only nature\u2019s natural chemistry is at work.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Try Key 2 Ag – Complimentary<\/span><\/strong><\/h1>\n

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Try Key 2 Ag – Complimentary<\/span><\/h1>\n

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Try Key 2 Ag – Complimentary<\/span><\/strong><\/h1>\n

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The real test of any humic product is in the field. Growers interested in improving soil fertility and plant health need to set up field tests, with an open mind. In this regard we don\u2019t ask anyone to buy the product based only upon the information contained herein, we invite you to work with us to achieve optimum results for your application. The Company will supply complimentary product for field and laboratory trials. Contact us for information at info@key2group.com<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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The real test of any humic product is in the field. Growers interested in improving soil fertility and plant health need to set up field tests, with an open mind. In this regard we don\u2019t ask anyone to buy the product based only upon the information contained herein, we invite you to work with us to achieve optimum results for your application. The Company will supply complimentary product for field and laboratory trials. Contact us for information at info@key2group.com<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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The real test of any humic product is in the field.\u00a0 Growers interested in improving soil fertility and plant health need to set up field tests, with an open mind.\u00a0 In this regard we don\u2019t ask anyone to buy the product based only upon the information contained herein, we invite you to work with us to achieve optimum results for your application.\u00a0 The Company will supply complimentary product for field and laboratory trials.\u00a0 Contact us for information at info@key2group.com<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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The<\/em><\/span> Key 2 Soil Health,
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The<\/em><\/span> Key 2 Soil Health,
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The<\/em><\/span> Key 2 Soil Health,
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Is the presence of completely available, naturally occurring humic substances. Plants grown with adequate humic substances are less subject to stress, are healthier, produce higher yields and the nutritional quality of harvested foods and feeds are far superior. Humic substances are known to produce beneficial physical, chemical and biological effects for the entire food-chain. The value of humic substances cannot be overstated, they are absolutely critical elements, without which <\/span>optimum<\/u> health in plants, animals and humans cannot be attained. <\/span>These are the most precious of the earth’s life-giving nutrient sources.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The urgency to emphasize the importance of humic substances and their value as fertiliser ingredients has never been more important than it is today. By understanding how these carbon containing substances function, professionals will have a solid foundation on which to design environmentally acceptable and sustainable agriculture programs.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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Is the presence of completely available, naturally occurring humic substances. Plants grown with adequate humic substances are less subject to stress, are healthier, produce higher yields and the nutritional quality of harvested foods and feeds are far superior. Humic substances are known to produce beneficial physical, chemical and biological effects for the entire food-chain. The value of humic substances cannot be overstated, they are absolutely critical elements, without which <\/span>optimum<\/u> health in plants, animals and humans cannot be attained. <\/span>These are the most precious of the earth’s life-giving nutrient sources.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The urgency to emphasize the importance of humic substances and their value as fertiliser ingredients has never been more important than it is today. By understanding how these carbon containing substances function, professionals will have a solid foundation on which to design environmentally acceptable and sustainable agriculture programs.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Is the presence of completely available, naturally occurring humic substances.\u00a0 Plants grown with adequate humic substances are less subject to stress, are healthier, produce higher yields and the nutritional quality of harvested foods and feeds are far superior.\u00a0Humic substances are known to produce beneficial physical, chemical and biological effects for the entire food-chain.\u00a0The value of humic substances cannot be overstated, they are absolutely critical elements, without which <\/span>optimum<\/u>\u00a0health in plants, animals and humans cannot be attained.\u00a0 <\/span>These are the most precious of the earth’s life-giving nutrient sources.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The urgency to emphasize the importance of humic substances and their value as fertiliser ingredients has never been more important than it is today.\u00a0 By understanding how these carbon containing substances function, professionals will have a solid foundation on which to design environmentally acceptable and sustainable agriculture programs.<\/span>\u00a0<\/p>\n

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The<\/em><\/span> Key 2 Nutrition<\/span><\/h1>\n

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The<\/em><\/span> Key 2 Nutrition<\/span><\/h1>\n

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The<\/em><\/span> Key 2 Nutrition<\/span><\/h1>\n

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Nutrition is the Key to health, productivity and fertility for all species on our earth, not just humans. The seen and unseen can only thrive when they are nourished as Nature intended. <\/span><\/p>\n

It is important to understand and accept that nutrition is about content, not appearance. It is unfortunate that large commercial interests have put great emphasis on appearance, storability and transportability, not on the nutritional content of fruits and vegetables. Crops are bred to produce higher yields, to be resistant to disease and to produce more visually attractive fruits and vegetables, however these features have little to do with vitamin or mineral content (nutritional quality).<\/span><\/p>\n

The nutrient content of farmed foods is directly related to the nutrient content of the soil in which it is grown. It seems obvious that a plant cannot derive its nutrient content from any other source. The only way to prove these factors is by subjecting mature fruit from existing plots to a nutrient analysis and then comparing it to mature fruit grown from soil that has been treated with Key 2 Ag.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Nutrition is the Key to health, productivity and fertility for all species on our earth, not just humans. The seen and unseen can only thrive when they are nourished as Nature intended. <\/span><\/p>\n

It is important to understand and accept that nutrition is about content, not appearance. It is unfortunate that large commercial interests have put great emphasis on appearance, storability and transportability, not on the nutritional content of fruits and vegetables. Crops are bred to produce higher yields, to be resistant to disease and to produce more visually attractive fruits and vegetables, however these features have little to do with vitamin or mineral content (nutritional quality).<\/span><\/p>\n

The nutrient content of farmed foods is directly related to the nutrient content of the soil in which it is grown. It seems obvious that a plant cannot derive its nutrient content from any other source. The only way to prove these factors is by subjecting mature fruit from existing plots to a nutrient analysis and then comparing it to mature fruit grown from soil that has been treated with Key 2 Ag.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Nutrition is the Key to health, productivity and fertility for all species on our earth, not just humans.\u00a0 The seen and unseen can only thrive when they are nourished as Nature intended.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n

It is important to understand and accept that nutrition is about content, not appearance.\u00a0 It is unfortunate that large commercial interests have put great emphasis on appearance, storability and transportability, not on the nutritional content of fruits and vegetables.\u00a0 Crops are bred to produce higher yields, to be resistant to disease and to produce more visually attractive fruits and vegetables, however these features have little to do with vitamin or mineral content (nutritional quality).<\/span><\/p>\n

The nutrient content of farmed foods is directly related to the nutrient content of the soil in which it is grown.\u00a0 It seems obvious that a plant cannot derive its nutrient content from any other source.\u00a0 The only way to prove these factors is by subjecting mature fruit from existing plots to a nutrient analysis and then comparing it to mature fruit grown from soil that has been treated with Key 2 Ag.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Humic substances are found in the soil’s humate layer, they are defined as: Organic Matter; Humus; Humate; Humic Acid; Fulvic Acid; and Humin. They are the components of humus, which are high molecular weight compounds that together form the brown to black hydrophilic, molecularly flexible, polyelectrolytes collectively called humus. They function to give the soil structure, porosity, water holding capacity, cation and anion exchange, and are involved in the chelation of mineral elements. The elemental analysis of humic substances reveals that they are primarily composed of carbon, oxygen, hydrogen, nitrogen and sulphur in complex carbon chains. Humic substances are recognised by most soil scientists and agronomists as the most important component of healthy, fertile plants, vegetation and soil.<\/span><\/p>\n

Humic substances are the primary source of energy for beneficial soil organisms. Humic substances and non-humic (organic) compounds provide the energy and many of the mineral requirements for soil microorganisms and soil animals. Beneficial soil organisms lack the photo-synthetic apparatus to capture energy from the sun, thus must survive on residual <\/span>carbon-containing substances on or in the soil. Energy stored within the carbon bonds function to provide energy for various metabolic reactions within these organisms. Beneficial soil organisms (algae, yeast, bacteria, fungi, nematodes, mycorrhizae, and small animals) perform many beneficial functions that influence soil fertility and plant health.<\/span><\/p>\n

Of most considerable value among humic substances is humic acid. It is a large, long-chain molecule that can be isolated in a relatively pure form. Current scientific studies show that the fertility and productivity of soil is directly related to its humic acid content. It determines the cation-exchange capacity (CEC), nutrient and oxygen content, and water holding capacity of the soil. Humic acids are unique in their ability to bind insoluble metal ions, oxides and hydroxides and to release them slowly and continually to plants as required. Because of the relatively small size of fulvic acid molecules they can readily enter plant roots, stems, and leaves. As they enter these plant parts they carry trace minerals from plant surfaces into plant tissues.<\/span><\/p>\n

Higher humic content in soil translates to higher values of essential elements and accordingly higher productivity and nutritional content. It is the key to fertile, living soil.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Humic substances are found in the soil’s humate layer, they are defined as: Organic Matter; Humus; Humate; Humic Acid; Fulvic Acid; and Humin. They are the components of humus, which are high molecular weight compounds that together form the brown to black hydrophilic, molecularly flexible, polyelectrolytes collectively called humus. They function to give the soil structure, porosity, water holding capacity, cation and anion exchange, and are involved in the chelation of mineral elements. The elemental analysis of humic substances reveals that they are primarily composed of carbon, oxygen, hydrogen, nitrogen and sulphur in complex carbon chains. Humic substances are recognised by most soil scientists and agronomists as the most important component of healthy, fertile plants, vegetation and soil.<\/span><\/p>\n

Humic substances are the primary source of energy for beneficial soil organisms. Humic substances and non-humic (organic) compounds provide the energy and many of the mineral requirements for soil microorganisms and soil animals. Beneficial soil organisms lack the photo-synthetic apparatus to capture energy from the sun, thus must survive on residual <\/span>carbon-containing substances on or in the soil. Energy stored within the carbon bonds function to provide energy for various metabolic reactions within these organisms. Beneficial soil organisms (algae, yeast, bacteria, fungi, nematodes, mycorrhizae, and small animals) perform many beneficial functions that influence soil fertility and plant health.<\/span><\/p>\n

Of most considerable value among humic substances is humic acid. It is a large, long-chain molecule that can be isolated in a relatively pure form. Current scientific studies show that the fertility and productivity of soil is directly related to its humic acid content. It determines the cation-exchange capacity (CEC), nutrient and oxygen content, and water holding capacity of the soil. Humic acids are unique in their ability to bind insoluble metal ions, oxides and hydroxides and to release them slowly and continually to plants as required. Because of the relatively small size of fulvic acid molecules they can readily enter plant roots, stems, and leaves. As they enter these plant parts they carry trace minerals from plant surfaces into plant tissues.<\/span><\/p>\n

Higher humic content in soil translates to higher values of essential elements and accordingly higher productivity and nutritional content. It is the key to fertile, living soil.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Humic substances are found in the soil’s humate layer, they are defined as: Organic Matter; Humus; Humate; Humic Acid; Fulvic Acid; and Humin.\u00a0 They are the components of humus, which are high molecular weight compounds that together form the brown to black hydrophilic, molecularly flexible, polyelectrolytes collectively called humus. They function to give the soil structure, porosity, water holding capacity, cation and anion exchange, and are involved in the chelation of mineral elements.\u00a0 The elemental analysis of humic substances reveals that they are primarily composed of carbon, oxygen, hydrogen, nitrogen and sulphur in complex carbon chains.\u00a0 Humic substances are recognised by most soil scientists and agronomists as the most important component of healthy, fertile plants, vegetation and soil.<\/span><\/p>\n

Humic substances are the primary source of energy for beneficial soil organisms.\u00a0 Humic substances and non-humic (organic) compounds provide the energy and many of the\u00a0mineral requirements for soil microorganisms and soil animals.\u00a0 Beneficial soil organisms lack the photo-synthetic apparatus to capture energy from the sun, thus must survive on residual\u00a0<\/span>carbon-containing substances on or in the soil.\u00a0 Energy stored within the carbon bonds function to provide energy for various metabolic reactions within these organisms.\u00a0 Beneficial soil organisms (algae, yeast, bacteria, fungi, nematodes, mycorrhizae, and small animals) perform many beneficial functions that influence soil fertility and plant health.<\/span><\/p>\n

Of most considerable value among humic substances is humic acid.\u00a0 It is a large, long-chain molecule that can be isolated in a relatively pure form.\u00a0 Current scientific studies show that the fertility and productivity of soil is directly related to its humic acid content.\u00a0 It determines the cation-exchange capacity (CEC), nutrient and oxygen content, and water holding capacity of the soil.\u00a0 Humic acids are unique in their ability to bind insoluble metal ions, oxides and hydroxides and to release them slowly and continually to plants as required.\u00a0 Because of the relatively small size of fulvic acid molecules they can readily enter plant roots, stems, and leaves.\u00a0 As they enter these plant parts they carry trace minerals from plant surfaces into plant tissues.<\/span><\/p>\n

Higher humic content in soil translates to higher values of essential elements and accordingly higher productivity and nutritional content.\u00a0 It is the key to fertile, living soil.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Humus is defined as a brown to black complex variable of carbon containing compounds not recognised under a light microscope as possessing cellular organisation in the form of plant and animal bodies. Humus is separated from the non-humic substances such as carbohydrates (a major fraction of soil carbon), fats, waxes, alkanes, peptides, amino acids, proteins, lipids and organic acids by the fact that distinct chemical formulae can be written for these non-humic substances. Most small molecules of non-humic substances are rapidly degraded by microorganisms within the soil. In contrast soil humus is slow to decompose (degrade) under natural soil conditions. When in combination with soil minerals soil humus can persist in the soil for several hundred years. Humus is the major soil organic matter component, making up 65% to 75% of the total. A fertile soil should contain from 3-8% organic matter, however most commercial growing soils contain less than 1%.<\/span><\/p>\n

Humus assumes an important role as a fertility component of all soils, far in excess of the percentage contribution it makes to the total soil mass. Humus functions to improve the soils’ water holding capacity. The most important function of humic substances within the soil is their ability to hold water. From a quantitative standpoint water is the most important substance derived by plants from the soil.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Humus is defined as a brown to black complex variable of carbon containing compounds not recognised under a light microscope as possessing cellular organisation in the form of plant and animal bodies. Humus is separated from the non-humic substances such as carbohydrates (a major fraction of soil carbon), fats, waxes, alkanes, peptides, amino acids, proteins, lipids and organic acids by the fact that distinct chemical formulae can be written for these non-humic substances. Most small molecules of non-humic substances are rapidly degraded by microorganisms within the soil. In contrast soil humus is slow to decompose (degrade) under natural soil conditions. When in combination with soil minerals soil humus can persist in the soil for several hundred years. Humus is the major soil organic matter component, making up 65% to 75% of the total. A fertile soil should contain from 3-8% organic matter, however most commercial growing soils contain less than 1%.<\/span><\/p>\n

Humus assumes an important role as a fertility component of all soils, far in excess of the percentage contribution it makes to the total soil mass. Humus functions to improve the soils’ water holding capacity. The most important function of humic substances within the soil is their ability to hold water. From a quantitative standpoint water is the most important substance derived by plants from the soil.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Humus is defined as a brown to black complex variable of carbon containing compounds not recognised under a light microscope as possessing cellular organisation in the form of plant and animal bodies.\u00a0 Humus is separated from the non-humic substances such as carbohydrates (a major fraction of soil carbon), fats, waxes, alkanes, peptides, amino acids, proteins, lipids and organic acids by the fact that distinct chemical formulae can be written for these non-humic substances.\u00a0 Most small molecules of non-humic substances are rapidly degraded by microorganisms within the soil.\u00a0 In contrast soil humus is slow to decompose (degrade) under natural soil conditions.\u00a0 When in combination with soil minerals soil humus can persist in the soil for several hundred years.\u00a0 Humus is the major soil organic matter component, making up 65% to 75% of the total. A fertile soil should contain from 3-8% organic matter, however most commercial growing soils contain less than 1%.<\/span><\/p>\n

Humus assumes an important role as a fertility component of all soils, far in excess of the percentage contribution it makes to the total soil mass.\u00a0 Humus functions to improve the soils’ water holding capacity.\u00a0 The most important function of humic substances within the soil is their ability to hold water.\u00a0 From a quantitative standpoint water is the most important substance derived by plants from the soil.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Because of the large surface area and internal electrical charges, humic substances function as water sponges. These sponge like substances have the ability to hold seven or more times their volume in water.<\/span><\/p>\n

Water bridging is an important function of humic and fulvic acids. Water bridging by humic substances involves the attraction of a water molecule followed by the attraction of a mineral element cation (simply illustrated by COO-H2O-Fe+) at an anionic site on the humic or fulvic acid polymers. The water holding capacity of humic substances and their ability to bind trace mineral elements function together in water bridging. Water bridging is believed to improve the mobility of nutrient ions through the soil solution to the root. These mechanisms also help reduce leaching of plant nutrients into the subsoil. Recent experiments indicate that water bridging may be more common in humic substances than originally believed.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Because of the large surface area and internal electrical charges, humic substances function as water sponges. These sponge like substances have the ability to hold seven or more times their volume in water.<\/span><\/p>\n

Water bridging is an important function of humic and fulvic acids. Water bridging by humic substances involves the attraction of a water molecule followed by the attraction of a mineral element cation (simply illustrated by COO-H2O-Fe+) at an anionic site on the humic or fulvic acid polymers. The water holding capacity of humic substances and their ability to bind trace mineral elements function together in water bridging. Water bridging is believed to improve the mobility of nutrient ions through the soil solution to the root. These mechanisms also help reduce leaching of plant nutrients into the subsoil. Recent experiments indicate that water bridging may be more common in humic substances than originally believed.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Because of the large surface area and internal electrical charges, humic substances function as water sponges. These sponge like substances have the ability to hold seven or more times their volume in water.<\/span><\/p>\n

Water bridging is an important function of humic and fulvic acids. Water bridging by humic\u00a0substances involves the attraction of a water molecule followed by the attraction of a mineral\u00a0element cation (simply illustrated by COO-H2O-Fe+) at an anionic site on the humic or fulvic acid polymers. \u00a0The water holding capacity of humic substances and their ability to bind trace mineral elements function together in water bridging. \u00a0Water bridging is believed to improve the mobility of nutrient ions through the soil solution to the root. \u00a0These mechanisms also help reduce leaching of plant nutrients into the subsoil. \u00a0Recent experiments indicate that water bridging may be more common in humic substances than originally believed.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Humic substances commonly occur within soils, waters, compost, peat, and in carbon-containing minerals such as brown coals, low grade lignites and leonardites. Most soils and waters on the earth surface contain some humic substances in the form of humin, humic acids or fulvic acids. However the concentration of humic substances in agricultural soils has reached seriously low levels.<\/span><\/p>\n

Naturally occurring humic substances from low grade lignites (nature\u2019s soil conditioners), are superior fertiliser ingredients, however nature designed these life-giving sources to release slowly over hundreds of years. This means that the amount of humic substances immediately bio-available from raw leonardite\/lignite is less than 1% under good conditions.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Humic substances commonly occur within soils, waters, compost, peat, and in carbon-containing minerals such as brown coals, low grade lignites and leonardites. Most soils and waters on the earth surface contain some humic substances in the form of humin, humic acids or fulvic acids. However the concentration of humic substances in agricultural soils has reached seriously low levels.<\/span><\/p>\n

Naturally occurring humic substances from low grade lignites (nature\u2019s soil conditioners), are superior fertiliser ingredients, however nature designed these life-giving sources to release slowly over hundreds of years. This means that the amount of humic substances immediately bio-available from raw leonardite\/lignite is less than 1% under good conditions.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Humic substances commonly occur within soils, waters, compost, peat, and in carbon-containing minerals such as brown coals, low grade lignites and leonardites. \u00a0Most soils and waters on the earth surface contain some humic substances in the form of humin, humic acids or fulvic acids. \u00a0However the concentration of humic substances in agricultural soils has reached seriously low levels.<\/span><\/p>\n

Naturally occurring humic substances from low grade lignites (nature\u2019s soil conditioners), are superior fertiliser ingredients, however nature designed these life-giving sources to release slowly over hundreds of years.\u00a0 This means that the amount of humic substances immediately bio-available from raw lignite is less than 1% under good conditions.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The most important feature of humic substances lies in their ability to bind insoluble metal ions, oxides and hydroxides, and to release them slowly and continually to plants when required. Due to these properties, humic substances are known to provide numerous benefits, some of which are described below:<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

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The most important feature of humic substances lies in their ability to bind insoluble metal ions, oxides and hydroxides, and to release them slowly and continually to plants when required. Due to these properties, humic substances are known to provide numerous benefits, some of which are described below:<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

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The most important feature of humic substances lies in their ability to bind insoluble metal ions, oxides and hydroxides, and to release them slowly and continually to plants when required.\u00a0 Due to these properties, humic substances are known to provide numerous benefits, some of which are described below:<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

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