12/31/2023
Soil enzymes are crucial for maintaining the health and functionality of soil ecosystems. Here are some key points about soil enzymes and their uses:
What they do: Soil enzymes are fundamental factors of the soil system that are critical for the maintenance of ecosystem functioning and nutrient recycling. They efficiently catalyze the decomposition of organic components in the soil system, which helps in maintaining the life processes of soil microorganisms and structural stabilization of soil.
Origin: Enzymes present in soil are mostly of microbial origin, but can also be of plant or animal origin. These enzymes can be extracellular or intracellular depending on their location.
Role in Nutrient Cycling: Soil enzymes play a critical role in soil processes ranging from biochemical reactions in plants, animals, and microbes to decomposition of organic matter, soil structure stabilization, and nutrients cycling. Different microbes and enzymes are involved in cycling of carbon C, nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and sulfur (S) in an ecosystem.
Applications: Soil enzymes are used as biological indicators that help to identify variations in soil physical, chemical, and biological properties. They respond faster to soil management practices long before other soil quality indicator changes are detectable. They are increasingly being used in organic farming to render nutrient-rich soil, decrease composting time, build plant immunity against fungus, and reduce the use of chemical fertilizers.
Soil Health: The quality of soil can be evaluated directly by reviewing the soil enzymes. Soil enzymes reveal ecosystem perturbations, are sensitive to management choices, and have been used as indicators of biogeochemical cycles, organic matter degradation, and soil remediation processes.
Please note that the effectiveness of soil enzymes can vary depending on the specific site conditions and the types of contaminants present.
Soil Enzymes & Uses
**ENZYMES LINK**
1. Mycobacterium Smegmatis - (Enzyme/Huc) - (Air/Hydrogen - Power)
