Concept information

analysis > soil analysis

Preferred term

soil analysis  

Definition

  • The use of rapid chemical analyses to determine the fertility status of a soil. It is used to identify those nutrients or substances that are present in either insufficient or excessive quantities for optimum plant growth. Analyses are also used to monitor increases or decreases in soil fertility over time.

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URI

http://www.eionet.europa.eu/gemet/concept/7846

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