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Acetylene-block assay

A technique for demonstrating or estimating denitrification by measuring nitrous oxide (N2O) released from acetylene-treated soil. Acetylene inhibits nitrous oxide reduction to dinitrogen (N2) by denitrifying bacteria.

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