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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.
Price: $32.50
Publisher: Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing
Imprint: Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing
Series: Burleigh Dodds Series in Agricultural Science
Publication Date:
04 February 2026
ISBN: 9781835456248
Format: eBook
BISACs:
TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Agriculture / Agronomy / Soil Science, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Agriculture / Agronomy / Crop Science, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Agriculture / Sustainable Agriculture
- 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