Persistence of denitrifying enzyme activity in refrigerated and air-dried Cambisols

Authors
Simek, M Webster, EA
Citation
M. Simek et Ea. Webster, Persistence of denitrifying enzyme activity in refrigerated and air-dried Cambisols, SOIL USE M, 16(3), 2000, pp. 232-233
Citations number
7
Categorie Soggetti
Environment/Ecology
Journal title
SOIL USE AND MANAGEMENT
ISSN journal
02660032 → ACNP
Volume
16
Issue
3
Year of publication
2000
Pages
232 - 233
Database
ISI
SICI code
0266-0032(200009)16:3<232:PODEAI>2.0.ZU;2-D
Abstract
Denitrifying enzyme activity (DEA) declined to a greater extent and was mor e variable in soils stored air-dried for 6 months than after storage at 4 d egreesC. DEA was greatest in fertilized soils. The relative differences in DEA between soils were maintained after storage at 4 degreesC. We suggest t hat storage at 4 degreesC is more appropriate than air-drying.