Fluorescent investigations of the soil–plant system

Abstract

A biophysical methodical approach to the evaluation of soil status by the luminescence of humic substances and plants has been developed in order to create a conceptual basis for application of the method with express-monitoring of the soil status and for modeling of the ecological risk of the degradation processes. The use of optical methods to study the problems of aridization and environmental contamination will help to inform and enhance the ability to forecast future developments and to develop means to prevent soil degradation at the initial stage in a timely manner.