There are several nutrients in the soil that are essential for plants to grow. Soil tests evaluate the nutrient content of a soil and help determine the amount and kind of fertilizer / manure to be added. Without a soil-testing programme, crop yields can get drastically reduced.
The laboratory at CPREEC analyses soils from residential areas as well as agricultural fields. The following parameters are analyzed:
Colour | Nitrogen | Iron |
Texture class (Sand, Silt or Clay) | Phosphorous | Manganese |
Bulk Density | Potassium | Molybdenum |
Water holding capacity | Sodium | Zinc |
pH | Magnesium | Carbonate |
Conductivity | Calcium | C.E.C |
C:N Ratio | Boron | Chloride |
Organic Carbon | Copper | Moisture content |