microBIOMETER® PRO – On-Site Soil & Compost Microbial Biomass Tester
The next generation in field-ready soil biology: the microBIOMETER® PRO gives growers and researchers lab-grade microbial biomass and fungal:bacterial ratio, right via your smartphone.
Key Features
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High Precision, Consistent Reads – redesigned test card reduces variation across devices and lighting.
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Dynamic Moisture Setting – default 20 % assumption (adjustable to 10 % or 30 %) for more accurate results.
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Geolocated Testing – tag sample locations for mapping and longitudinal studies.
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Advanced Nutrient Metrics – instant insights into microbial nitrogen and carbon stocks.
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Supports Soil & Compost – with intuitive app-driven testing.
Starter Kit Includes (20 Tests): Reagent packets, PRO test cards, extraction vials, pipettes, soil sampler, sifters, whisker, magnet, spatula, measuring tube, testing platform—in a durable reusable box.
Why PRO?
Get more accurate readings, richer data, and better tracking—designed for professionals, educators, and serious soil optimists.
- Fill the measuring vial with water and add the water to the extraction tube that contains the extraction powder.
- Whisk the mixture, using the included whisker, to quickly dissolve the powder.
- Measure 0.5 cubic centimetres of soil using the included soil sampler.
- Add your soil sample to the extraction fluid.
- Whisk the mixture for 30 seconds using the included whisker.
- Let sit for 10 minutes. Take a 30 μL sample using the included pipette and apply 3 drops to the centre of the test card window.
- Using the phone app, take a picture of the card. The app will calculate the μg of microbial carbon/gram of soil.
Store in a cool, dry area.
Please contact us for more information.
- Readings:
- <200 very poor
- 200 – 300 low
- 300 – 400 average
- 400 – 500 good
- >500 excellent
- Accurate measurement of the soil and water is critical for an accurate result.
- The extraction powder needs to be used within an hour of water addition.
Online orders are only available within Australia. For international orders, please contact us.
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Any recommendations provided by Nutri-Tech Solutions Pty Ltd (NTS)
or its Distributors are advice only. As no control can be exercised over storage, handling, mixing, application or use, or weather, plant or soil conditions before, during or after application (all of which may affect the performance of our program), no responsibility for, or liability for any failure in performance, losses, damages, or injuries (consequential or otherwise), arising from such storage, mixing, application, or use will be accepted under any circumstances whatsoever. NTS recommend you contact an Agronomist prior to product application. The Buyer assumes all responsibility for the use of any NTS products.