New publication shows how soil protein is a key indicator of soil health and nitrogen management

Katherine Naasko1,2 Tvisha Martin1,2 Meredith Mann1,2 Christine Sprunger1,2 Christian Mammana1 describe ACE Protein and how it provides the first solid measurement of organic nitrogen in soils

From top left: Post-doctoral researcher Katherine Naasko, research assistant Meridith Mann, Dr.Christine Sprunger and graduate student Tvisha Martin.

1W.K. Kellogg Biological Station, Hickory Corners, Michigan, USA

2Department of Plant Soil and Microbial Science, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan, USA

3Department of Food, Agricultural and Biological Engineering, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, USA

 

In a recent paper Katherine Naasko, a post-doctoral researcher in the Soil Health & Ecosystem Ecology Lab led by Christine Sprunger (PSM KBS), examines the science of sustainable management practices, and how it relates to soil health. 

The article was featured in a recent issue of CSA News

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