Abstract

ISO 15685:2004 specifies a rapid method for the determination of the potential rate of ammonium oxidation and inhibition of nitrification in soils. This method is suitable for all soils containing a population of nitrifying microorganisms. It can be used as a rapid screening test for monitoring soil quality and quality of wastes, and is suitable for testing the effects of cultivation methods, chemical substances and pollution in soils.


General information 

  • Status
     :  Withdrawn
    Publication date
     : 2004-03
  • Edition
     : 1
    Number of pages
     : 8
  • Technical Committee
     : ISO/TC 190/SC 4 Biological characterization
  • ICS
     :
    13.080.30 Biological properties of soils

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