Soil quality — Determination of the effects of pollutants on soil flora — Screening test for emergence of lettuce seedlings (Lactuca sativa L.)

ISO 17126:2005 specifies test procedures for the determination of effects of contaminated soils or other contaminated samples on the emergence of lettuce seeds.

ISO 17126:2005 is applicable to contaminated soils, soil materials, compost, sludge and chemical testing. It is applicable to the measurement of effects of substances deliberately added to the soil and to the comparison of soils of known and unknown quality.

ISO 17126:2005 is not applicable to volatile contaminants.