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Enzyme assays for measuring soil microbial activity

Code: 9781835456248
Publication date: 04-02-2026
Extent: 28 pages

Contributions by: Paolo Nannipieri, Università degli Studi di Firenze, Italy; and Carmen Trasar-Cepeda, MBG Sede Santiago-CSIC, Spain

Chapter synopsis:

This chapter aims to discuss the advantages and limits of enzyme assays used as proxies for nutrient availability in soil and as indicators of soil health. The chapter also discusses the complexity of interpreting soil enzyme activities. It underlines research shortcomings and proposes future research lines that will address some of the current knowledge gaps. Finally, the chapter proposes further studies to improve the use of enzyme activities as indicators of soil health.



DOI: 10.19103/AS.2025.0159.06
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Table of contents
  • 1 Introduction
  • 2 Use of accurate enzyme assays and relativestandardization
  • 3 Meaning of enzyme measurements and their use
  • 4 Enzyme assays used with other assays for assessingsoil health
  • 5 Perspectives
  • 6 Conclusion
  • 7 References

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