Abstract:
The low molecular weight organic acids (LMWOAs) in rhizosphere soil, bulk soil, root and leave of cabbages were extracted and derived by the mixture of methanol and sulfuric acid (10∶7). Seven organic acids (oxalic, malonic, fumaric, succinic, maleic, L-malic and citric acid) were identified and quantified by GC instrument equipped with FID. The recovery were ranged from 81.93% to 95.58% for soils and from 84.78% to 106.99% for roots. The detection limit was ranged from 0.72 mg/kg to 4.14 mg/kg. The method was suitable for the reliable and accurate determination of low molecular weight organic acids in soils and cabbages.