Use organic humic substances to support the growth phase of cuttings in dry areas

The HUMOWAS project "Use of organic humic substances to support the growth phase of cuttings for use in arid areas" is based on the results of field exposures of roots of field shrubs carried out as part of the KLIBO project "Climate effects of soil conservation systems in arid areas using the example of the Wagram climate region". The project's overall objective is to optimize growth factors in the growth phase to promote seedling establishment and planting in dry areas, especially to reduce drought stress in new hedge plantings. The addition of humus is expected to improve soil fertility and water availability, especially in the initial growth phase. The project aims to study the underground part and the root zone and to assess carbon storage and soil fertility and their effects in practice. The project also aims to gain experience in Africa.