Parameters analysed in Soil Life Monitor

Soil Life Monitor measures over 120 phospholipid fatty acids (PLFAs) and key soil indicators. These parameters reflect the diversity and balance of living organisms and help to assess soil health, resilience, and nutrient cycling.

Available parameters Soil Life Monitor

PARAMETERS Soil Life Monitor
Microbial biomass ✓
Total bacteria ✓
Total fungi ✓
Fungi/bacteria ratio ✓
Gram Positive/Gram Negative + ratio ✓
Actinomycetes ✓
Saprophytes ✓
Mycorrhiza ✓
Protozoa ✓
Diversity Index ✓
Carbon in microbial/bacterial/fungal biomass ✓
Acidity (pH) ✓
Soil Organic Matter (SOM) ✓
Clay ✓

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