ISO/CD 10832

Soil quality — Effects of pollutants on mycorrhizal fungi — Spore germination test

General information

Current stage: 30.00 Committee draft (CD) registered Oct 24, 2023

Originator: ISO

Owner: ISO/TC 190/SC 4 Biological characterization

Type: International Standard

Scope

ISO/TS 10832:2009 specifies a method to evaluate the effects of pollutants on spore germination of a mycorrhizal fungus, Glomus mosseae. This direct acute toxicity bioassay allows the evaluation of potential effects of pollutants and contaminated soils on beneficial soil microorganisms important for plant growth within the concept of sustainable agriculture.
ISO/TS 10832:2009 is applicable to

chemical substances, and
contaminated soils, waste and soil-waste mixture and sludge.

Life cycle

PREVIOUSLY

PUBLISHED
ISO/TS 10832:2009

NOW

IN_DEVELOPMENT
ISO/CD 10832
30.00 Committee draft (CD) registered
Oct 24, 2023