Van Dijck P J, van de Voorde H
Z Rechtsmed. 1984;93(2):71-7. doi: 10.1007/BF00200765.
Microbiologic analysis of different soil samples was undertaken to assess the value of this method for forensic purposes. Three groups of micro-organisms were isolated on selective media: bacteria, fungi, and actinomycetes. Comparison of the morphology of the colonies led to the conclusion of non identity of the soil samples under examination. The method was applied to soil traces on articles of clothing, trousers, shoes, and stockings. It was found that the soil did not originate from the suspected scene of a crime. Examination of the microbiologic soil composition does not provide an absolute certainty of identity, but it is highly reliable.
为评估该方法在法医领域的价值，对不同土壤样本进行了微生物分析。在选择性培养基上分离出了三类微生物：细菌、真菌和放线菌。通过比较菌落形态得出结论，所检测的土壤样本并非来自同一地方。该方法应用于衣物、裤子、鞋子和袜子上的土壤痕迹。结果发现，这些土壤并非来自疑似犯罪现场。对土壤微生物组成的检测虽不能绝对确定土壤来源，但可靠性很高。
