Microsense® Soil Enzymes

Unlocking Soil Biology for Stronger Crops

Microsense® Soil Enzymes

Unlocking Soil Biology for Stronger Crops

Healthy soils are alive. At the heart of this life are soil enzymes – natural biocatalysts that transform organic matter into plant-available nutrients. With Microsense® Soil Enzyme Technology, we enhance soil biological activity to improve nutrient efficiency, soil health, and crop performance.

Why Soil Enzymes Matter


  • Boost Nutrient Availability: Convert organic matter into usable nitrogen, phosphorus, and carbon.
  • Support Soil Health: Stimulate microbial activity and accelerate organic matter breakdown.
  • Improve Fertilizer Efficiency: Reduce nutrient losses and increase uptake by plants.
  • Enhance Stress Tolerance: Support plants under salinity, drought, and heat stress.
  • Measure Soil Vitality: Enzyme activity acts as a natural indicator of soil quality.

Key Enzymes in Microsense®


  •  Protease – Breaks down proteins into amino acids, improving nitrogen cycling and plant stress tolerance.
  • Lipase – Degrades fats, enhancing the effectiveness of foliar applications.
  • Phytase – Releases phosphorus from organic forms, especially important in calcareous soils.
  • Amylase – Converts starch into glucose, supporting microbial energy and carbon cycling.
  • Cellulase & Hemicellulase – Break down plant residues, accelerating organic matter decomposition.
  • Xylanase – Supports fiber degradation, improving residue turnover.
  • Urease – Converts urea into ammonium, increasing nitrogen use efficiency.
  • Nitrogenase – Fixes atmospheric nitrogen into a plant-usable form.
  • Dehydrogenase – Acts as a “biological heartbeat,” indicating soil microbial activity.

Soil Cycles Activated by Microsense®


  • Nitrogen Cycle: Protease, urease, nitrogenase → ensure balanced nitrogen supply.
  • Phosphorus Cycle: Phytase and phosphatases → unlock phosphorus bound in soil.
  • Microbial Activity: Dehydrogenase → monitors and drives overall soil vitality.

Benefits in the Field


  • Faster residue decomposition → cleaner fields and improved soil structure.
  • Higher nutrient use efficiency → more crop from the same fertilizer input.
  • Better crop resilience → plants cope better with environmental stress.
  • Measurable soil health → enzyme indexes track management improvements.


Microsense® Soil Enzymes
Activating Nature’s Power in Every Field

From Numbers to Benefits

Quantitative Enzyme Activities (U/g): These values (e.g., protease 300 U/g, amylase 1750 U/g) are highly technical. For marketing, avoid exact numbers and focus on functions and benefits. Keep detailed values for technical brochures.

Highlighting Enzyme Cycles

Enzyme Cycles: The grouping into C, N, P, and DHA indices is scientifically correct and could be emphasized in agronomist-oriented material.

Supporting Plant Resilience

Stress Tolerance Claim: Soil enzymes indirectly help stress tolerance by improving nutrient cycling and root support. Claims should be framed as ‘supporting plant resilience’ rather than direct stress resistance.

Dehydrogenase as a Vitality Indicator

Soil Health Measurement: Position dehydrogenase as an indicator of microbial vitality; avoid overselling as a ‘standalone soil health test.’

Navigating Regulatory Definitions

Regulatory Aspect: Enzyme-based products may be categorized differently across markets (e.g., EU Fertilizer Regulation vs. biostimulant registration). Ensure labeling complies with local definitions.