Effects of Tartaric Acid Enantiomers on Proteolytic Activity of Soils

Authors

  • L. Holík Department of Geology and Soil Science, Faculty of Forestry and Wood Technology, Mendel University in Brno, Brno
  • V. Vranová Department of Geology and Soil Science, Faculty of Forestry and Wood Technology, Mendel University in Brno, Brno
  • S. Kočvarová Department of Geology and Soil Science, Faculty of Forestry and Wood Technology, Mendel University in Brno, Brno
  • K. Rejšek Department of Geology and Soil Science, Faculty of Forestry and Wood Technology, Mendel University in Brno, Brno

Keywords:

tartaric acid enantiomers, soil protease, nitrogen mineralization, forest ecosystem

Abstract

The aim of this work was to investigate the role of naturally occurring soil ʟ- and ᴅ-enantiomers of tartaric acid in the regulation of key processes of the nitrogen mineralization and nitrogen cycling in terrestrial ecosystems. Soil samples taken from a dense forest, a thinned forest and a meadow were treated with ʟ- or ᴅ-tartaric acid, and the casein-protease activity was measured. Results of this work indicate a significant role of natural concentrations of ʟ- and ᴅ-tartaric acid in the regulation of key processes of the soil nitrogen mineralization in various terrestrial ecosystems.

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Published

2016-09-15

How to Cite

Holík, L., Vranová, V., Kočvarová, S., & Rejšek, K. (2016). Effects of Tartaric Acid Enantiomers on Proteolytic Activity of Soils. Chemické Listy, 110(9), 651–654. Retrieved from http://chemicke-listy.cz/ojs3/index.php/chemicke-listy/article/view/167

Issue

Vol. 110 No. 9 (2016)

Section

Articles