Soil and Fertility Management

Abstract

This is a quick portable/mobile method for field soil testing that uses the simplicity of science of light involving the interaction of electromagnetic radiation with matter to characterize biochemical composition of a soil and/or plant tissue. Rapid soil testing kits simplify the analysis of the soil physical, chemical and biological parameters in the field, which are critical to the assessment of soil health. Kits suitable for on-farm soil testing enable farmers to make reasonable management decisions based on the results without having to waiting for lengthy laboratory analysis.