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The content of auxin-, inhibitors-and gibberellin-like substances in freeze-dried humic acids was studied. The results indicate the existence of growth-promoting substances in humic acids, possibly corresponding to IAA or its precursors. Inhibitory activity is more marked during germination than during the growth process. The inhibitory effect caused by high concentration of humic acids could be due to an auxin-like action rather than an input per se of growth inhibitors. A significant amount of both free and conjugated gibberellin-like substances were observed.
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de Sanfilippo, E.C., Argüello, J.A., Abdala, G. et al. Content of auxin-inhibitor-and gibberellin-like substances in humic acids. Biol Plant 32, 346–351 (1990). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02898497
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