Faculty of Agriculture

Greenhouse Gas Lab

Led by Dr. David Burton, the GHG Lab provides analysis of GHG emissions, nutrient analysis of soil and water extracts, denitrification determination, microbial biomass carbon from soil samples and more.

Email: GHG.LAB@dal.ca
Phone: 902 893 7724
Fax: 902 893 1404

GHG Analysis

Analysis of ambient  and Flux GHG’s including carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide. 12mL Exetainers are provided for sample capture and storage.

Nutrient Analysis

Analysis of Ammonium, nitrate, total phosphorus and orthophosphorus on water and soil extracts.

Denitrification Determination

Denitrification determination using the acetylene blockage method.

Microbial Biomass Carbon Determination

Soil Nitrogen Supply & Nitrogen Potential

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