Kale, S and Rakesh, S and Choudhari, P and Sawargaonkar, G L and Singh, R and Jat, M L (2026) Assay of Soil β-Glucosidase Activity. In: Soil Carbon Fractionation Techniques and Protocols. Sustainability Sciences in Asia and Africa, 1 . Springer, Singapore, pp. 99-103. ISBN 978-981-95-4067-9
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Beta-glucosidase, a key enzyme in cellulose degradation and carbon cycling, serves as an important biochemical indicator of soil quality and organic matter turnover by catalyzing the hydrolysis of beta-glucosides into glucose. Measuring beta-glucosidase activity provides insights into carbon turnover and the soil’s capacity to sustain biological processes essential for ecosystem functioning. This enzyme-based assessment is widely used to evaluate soil health and organic matter dynamics.
| Item Type: | Book Section |
|---|---|
| Divisions: | Global Research Program - Resilient Farm and Food Systems |
| CRP: | UNSPECIFIED |
| Series Name: | Sustainability Sciences in Asia and Africa |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | β-glucosidase activity, p-Nitrophenyl glucoside (PNG), Soil carbon cycle, Soil enzymes, Microbial activity, p-Nitrophenol (PNP), Soil organic matter turnover, Enzymatic soil health indicators |
| Subjects: | Others > Soil Others > Soil Science |
| Depositing User: | Mr Nagaraju T |
| Date Deposited: | 05 Feb 2026 09:42 |
| Last Modified: | 05 Feb 2026 09:42 |
| URI: | http://oar.icrisat.org/id/eprint/13461 |
| Acknowledgement: | UNSPECIFIED |
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