Methods of Soil Enzymology - Hardcover

by Richard P. Dick (Editor)

Methods of Soil Enzymology provides the first comprehensive set of vetted methods for studying enzymes in soils. Readers will especially benefit from the step-by-step explanation of the lab procedures, as well as background information for using these methods effectively and analyzing data. Main topics include activity assays, enzyme extraction, and synthetic enzyme complexes. Each method covered includes background informaton, step-by-step descriptions of the procedure, and special comments regarding nuances, pitfalls, and interpretation of the method. Learn the latest research methods, including enzyme extraction methods and procedures for creating synthetic enzyme complexes, as well as the newest ways to use small-scale and high-throughput methods for enzyme activity assays. Written for the researcher, but welcoming to those new to soil enzymology, the introduction includes conceptual information to orient those who are not familiar with these methods but want to use them. In the tradition of SSSA methods books, Methods of Soil Enzymology features a comprehensive approach with a focus on ease of use.

Author Biography

Richard Dick is an Ohio Eminent Scholar and Professor in the School of Environment and Natural Resources at Ohio State University. His research focuses on the soil biochemistry and ecology of microorganisms in relation to terrestrial management and manipulations for beneficial services to ecosystems. Soil enzymology has been an important component of his research which began as a PhD student under Professor M. A. Tabatabai at Iowa State University.