A collection of nine investigations for students enabling them to follow those transformations occurring in the soil which result in the recycling of nitrogen and the maintenance of fertility
Experiments include:Nitrogen fixation by Azotobacter and Rhizobium
Hydrolysis of proteins ‐ gelatine ‐ casein ‐ blood protein
Deamination of peptone
Oxidation of ammonia and nitrite
Denitrification of NitrateThe kit contains:Mannitol Salts Medium
Nutrient Gelatine
Peptone Water
Agricultural Dried Blood
Glucose Yeast Extract
Nutrient Casein Agar
Crystal Violet Solution
Nitrate Formation Medium
Nitrate Broth Medium
Ammonium Test Strips
Nitrate Test Strips
Full instructionsAdditional materials required (not included):Petri Dishes
