Table 7.
Statistical comparison of recovery method per soil type.
| Spiked Endospores/9 Grams Soil | Soil Comparison | p-Value | Recovery Relationship |
|---|---|---|---|
| 225 endospores | Loam vs. Sand | NS * | NA * |
| Loam vs. Clay | 0.017 | Clay > Loam | |
| Sand vs. Clay | 0.020 | Clay > Sand | |
| 675 endospores | Loam vs. Sand | NS | NA |
| Loam vs. Clay | NS | NA | |
| Sand vs. Clay | NS | NA | |
| 1350 endospores | Loam vs. Sand | NS | NA |
| Loam vs. Clay | <0.001 | Clay > Loam | |
| Sand vs. Clay | <0.001 | Clay > Sand | |
NS = no significant difference, NA = not applicable.