Soil respiration is an important aspect of soil-quality and an indicator of soil fertility.
S olvita was designed by scientists at the Woods End Research Laboratory who have been testing soils for more than two decades. Woods End's work has focused on soil organic matter management and compost quality. The Solvita test, in addition to accurately measuring soil biological activity, is furnished with an important interpretation guide that converts readings to useful units and provides insight into soil fertility. The guideline provides tips for soil organic matter management based on the results of soil quality testing. This soil procedure is as reliable as laboratory test methods and is presently the only alternative for more expensive Dr ger tube procedures used in some soil investigations.