Soil algae pipe assay: ex situ method for the evaluation of soil quality based on soil algae and its application to the pot test

摘要

We aimed to develop an ex situ method for evaluating soil quality using soil algae. The soil algae pipe assay involves application and sampling of algae and flow cytometry. As it can be performed in a greenhouse, the assay was effective for pot tests and conducive for soil quality assessment. This novel assay will enable broader toxicity testing. (C) 2019 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.