ISO/TS 10832:2009

Soil quality — Effects of pollutants on mycorrhizal fungi — Spore germination test

OVERVIEW

ISO/TS 10832:2009 specifies a method to evaluate the effects of pollutants on spore germination of a mycorrhizal fungus, Glomus mosseae. This direct acute toxicity bioassay allows the evaluation of potential effects of pollutants and contaminated soils on beneficial soil microorganisms important for plant growth within the concept of sustainable agriculture.

ISO/TS 10832:2009 is applicable to

  • chemical substances, and
  • contaminated soils, waste and soil-waste mixture and sludge.

COMMENTS

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PRODUCT DETAILS

Status Current
Edition 2009
No. of Pages 19
ICS Classification 13.080.30 Biological properties of soils
Committee ISO/TC 190/SC 4
Available for Purchase For sale in Singapore only
Adoption ISO