Soil enzymatic activity

Soil enzymatic activity is one more mechanism in the complex system of living things that inhabit the soil. The fertility of a healthy soil depends to a large extent on the microbiological communities that provide various inputs and symbiotic interactions with the plant.

Enzymes are just another tool in the greenkeeper's arsenal.

Healthy soils have a strong balanced microbiological community, which impacts on the rhizosphere, often in the form of enzymes. The micro-organisms excrete enzymes that remain free in the soil and associate with the root cell walls. (Gianfreda , 2015) or can be absorbed by clay-humic complexes. They play a fundamental role in soil oxygenation (On top Catalase), in the oxidation of dead tissues (Enzyme Peroxidase) or playing a fundamental role in the movement and bioavailability of nutrients in the soil. Among the latter, nitrogen, for example, is governed by the enzyme Urease y Proteasethe phosphor with the above Phosphataseor carbon with the above B-glucosidase.

These biochemical compounds have a high impact on the soil despite their low application volumes. They are nature's accelerator.

Without enzymes, soils would be much more static and tissue degradation and nutrient movement would be much slower, as the particle cycle would not have the enzymatic accelerator. (Balota and Chaves, 2010)..

Biostimulant products also boost enzymatic activity, we can inject micro-organisms during treatment to help reduce or eliminate thatch, black layer and excess organic matter. These products are part of the greenkeeper's arsenal.

Measurements of microbial activity can be performed by measuring the breathing from a soil sample as has traditionally been done. But now there are new methods to make such a measurement thanks to mass PCRs. We can see the number and species of soil microorganisms in great detail, including what their functionality and main activity is.

If you would like to know more about biotech products, our biodynamic protocol or about PCR analysis of microorganisms, please contact soporte@tiloom.com and we will help you in the process.