Biological indicators of soil health: synthesis.

CE Pankhurst, BM Doube - 1997 - cabidigitallibrary.org
CE Pankhurst, BM Doube
1997cabidigitallibrary.org
The issues concerning the concept and assessment of soil health are summarized. The
importance of soil, definitions of soil health, and indicators of soil health are considered. The
potential value of microbial biomass, soil microflora, root pathogens, biodiversity, soil
microfauna, soil arthropods, soil macrofauna, soil enzymes, and plants as biological
indicators of soil health is discussed. The conceptual and practical difficulties associated
with the selection and use of biological indicators of soil health are outlined.
Abstract
The issues concerning the concept and assessment of soil health are summarized. The importance of soil, definitions of soil health, and indicators of soil health are considered. The potential value of microbial biomass, soil microflora, root pathogens, biodiversity, soil microfauna, soil arthropods, soil macrofauna, soil enzymes, and plants as biological indicators of soil health is discussed. The conceptual and practical difficulties associated with the selection and use of biological indicators of soil health are outlined.
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