The effect of pH on humic substances depends on the application. In soil, pH can influence humic molecule behavior, especially in calcareous soils with high calcium and magnesium, which can bind to humic acids. However, plants maintain a pH of around 5.5 in the rhizosphere (the soil around the roots), meaning that once humic substances reach this area, pH has little impact on their effectiveness.

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