What Does SOUR Stand For?

SOUR stands for Specific Oxygen Uptake Rate

SOUR, or Specific Oxygen Uptake Rate, is a key indicator used in environmental science and biotechnology to measure the rate at which microorganisms consume oxygen relative to their biomass. It is expressed in units of oxygen consumed per unit of biomass per unit of time. SOUR is crucial for assessing the metabolic activity of microbial populations in various applications, including wastewater treatment, bioremediation, and environmental monitoring, as it helps to evaluate the efficiency of biological processes and the health of microbial communities.