Contribution of enzymes to soil quality and the evolution of research in Brazil
Lisiane Sobucki, Rodrigo Ferraz Ramos, Leonardo Arocha Meireles, Zaida Inês Antoniolli, Rodrigo Josemar Seminoti Jacques
Abstract
Extracellular soil enzymes are fundamental for the functioning of ecosystems. Several processes in the soil depend on the activity of these enzymes, including plant decomposition, soil organic matter formation/mineralization, and nutrient cycling. Moreover, extracellular enzyme activity occurs in the soil and is therefore influenced by environmental factors. Due to the high sensitivity to these factors, extracellular enzymes are used for monitoring soil quality. This review aimed to present the main contributions of soil enzymes to agriculture, emphasizing the dynamics [...]
Topics & Concepts
Mineralization (soil science)Soil enzymeNutrient cycleExtracellularSoil organic matterEnzymeNutrientEcosystemOrganic matterSoil qualityAgricultureEnvironmental scienceSoil nutrientsSoil scienceAgronomyChemistryEcologySoil waterEnzyme assayBiologyBiochemistryPhytase and its ApplicationsEnzyme Production and CharacterizationSoil Carbon and Nitrogen Dynamics