Nitrogen Transformation Test

The Nitrogen Transformation Test is designed to evaluate the effects of chemicals or pollutants on key soil microbial processes involved in the nitrogen cycle, including ammonification, nitrification, and denitrification. These microbial activities are essential for maintaining soil fertility and supporting healthy plant growth by regulating the availability of nitrogen in forms that plants can absorb.

By measuring changes in nitrogen transformation rates, this test helps determine whether a substance disrupts microbial functions critical to nutrient cycling within the soil ecosystem. It is particularly important for assessing the environmental safety of agrochemicals, industrial pollutants, and biosolids applied to land.

The results provide valuable information for environmental risk assessments, regulatory compliance, and sustainable land management practices. Ultimately, the Nitrogen Transformation Test plays a key role in protecting soil health, agricultural productivity, and ecological balance.