Soil Testing and Analysis
Plant,Water and Pesticides Residues

Brajendra (Author), Patiram (Author), N. S. Azad Thakur (Author), T. Ramesh (Author)

9789395763981

Paperback / softback, published 15 June 2007

236 pages
25 x 15 x 1.5 cm, 0.48 kg

The main objective of the book Soil Testing and Analysis is to furnish essential information on the functional aspects of plant nutrients that necessitate soil testing. Additionally, it aims to ascertain the nutrient content of the soil using appropriate methods, measurements, and criteria for interpreting the assessments. Furthermore, the book aims to analyze the significant parts of plant samples for nutrient elements using available analytical methods. Moreover, it provides information on the analysis of important water quality parameters with interpretations. Lastly, it offers guidance on preparing soil, plant, and water samples for the analysis of pesticide residues using various available methods. This book is a comprehensive and informative resource for scientific and technical professionals involved in soil testing and analysis.

• 1. Introduction
• 2. Sampling of Soil for Nutrient Tests
• 3. Soil Analysis
• 4. Plant Analysis
• 5. Water Analysis
• 6. Pesticide Residue Analysis in / on Plants, Water and Soils
• 7. Rapid Soil Testing Kit
• 8. Establishing a Soil Testing Laboratory
• 9. Instruments in a Soil Testing Laboratory
• 10. Conversion Factors
• 11. Basic Analytical Calculations or Test Exercise
• 12. Glossary