Soil Sterilization

Evaluation of chemical and biological consequences of soil sterilization methods

Sterilized soils are commonly used for the study of xenobiotic sorption and as an abiotic control in biodegradation experiments. They are also used for the chemical study of nitrogen and carbon cycle processes and the elimination of the biological factors. In this research the effects of different soil sterilization methods such as autoclaving, fumigating and exposure to ultraviolet and microwa...

Soil sterilization effects on in situ indigenous microbial cells in soil.

Soil was sterilized by various procedures, and then the resident microorganisms were physically separated and concentrated from the soil for viewing by transmission electron microscopy as thin sections and frozen-etched preparation. Remaining cell viability in the soil was tested by conventional plating before and after enrichment culture. The soil proved to be sterile after treatment with 60Co...

Sterilization.

evaluation of chemical and biological consequences of soil sterilization methods

sterilized soils are commonly used for the study of xenobiotic sorption and as an abiotic control in biodegradation experiments. they are also used for the chemical study of nitrogen and carbon cycle processes and the elimination of the biological factors. in this research the effects of different soil sterilization methods such as autoclaving, fumigating and exposure to ultraviolet and microwa...

Interpretations of Results Noted in Experiments upon Cereal Cropping Methods after Soil Sterilization.

It is not my intention at this time to give the details of extended experiments upon soil sterilization and its effects; nor to enter any special criticisms upon the work of other investigators. I wish only to call attention to some facts, observations, and conditions of the work centered about cereal cropping, and experiments upon soils which may indicate that a new light may be thrown upon th...