Soil quality — Determination of the effects of pollutants on soil flora — Part 2: Effects of chemicals on the emergence and growth of higher plants

Describes a method for the determination of possible toxic effects of solid or liquid chemicals incorporated in soil on the early stages of growth and development of a variety of terrestrial plants. Does not give an indication of damages resulting from direct contact of seedlings with chemicals outside the soil environment. Applicable to the comparison of soils of known and unknown quality.