N.S. Envirotech Laboratory Soil Testing Services
Using state-of-the-art technology to produce accurate and reliable data, our soil
analysis experts can test your soil samples for a wide range of analytes. We have the most recent technology for
rapid extraction and isolation of these analytes. Various clean-ups are used to remove interference from complex
matrices and provide the most accurate and reliable data.
N.S. Envirotech Laboratory soil capabilities can analyse for the
following variety of parameters:
- Semi-Volatiles
- Volatiles
- Pesticides
- Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs)
- Metals
- Perfluorinated compounds
- General chemistry (such as Cyanide, Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Hexavalent
Chromium, etc.)
- Dioxins and furans
- Asbestos
- Explosives
Why choose N.S. Envirotech Laboratory?
With a global network of environment, health and safety specialists, backed by a
network of accredited laboratories, N.S. Envirotech Laboratory provides efficient, accurate results in accordance
with your project objectives. The data we provide will help you make quality decisions designed to aid your business
and to help protect the environment and human health.
To learn more about soil testing services, contact your local N.S. Envirotech Laboratory office
Chemistry Lab Testing for Food & Beverage
From adulterants to water activity, our chemical testing laboratory offers an
expansive range of tests. Whether you need Allergen testing or Filth and Decomposition analysis, we’ve got you
covered. Please contact us if you can’t find the specific test you need.
Importance of Agricultural Soil Testing Labs In India
- With about 50% of its population dependent on agriculture, it is fitting
to state that India is an agriculture-based economy. And it is clear that for an agricultural economy to
flourish, the role of the quality of soil cannot be ignored or undermined. For the crop yields to meet the
expectation of the farmers and the government the quality of the soil must be of a certain level.
- But owing to the rapidindustrialization, increasing population, and
widespread use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides, the quality of soil can get deteriorated. And therefore
the agricultural soil must be tested for its quality and fertility. A soil test is crucial because it will help
in the optimization of crop production, diagnosing the nutrient deficiencies in the soil, and consequently
working towards improving the lacking nutrients.
- Soil testing informs the farmers of the imbalances in the soil and
guides them in adopting specific fertilizers or soil conditioners to deal with the diagnosed issues. These tests
can equip us in taking preventive and corrective measures even before sowing the crop, and that results in an
uncompromised final yield. Thus, it is evident that the testing of agricultural soil is pertinent in India.
What Is Agricultural Soil Testing
- Soil testing is the method to analyse the health and fertility of the
soil. These tests, therefore, help in maintaining a healthy composition of soil for growing and harvesting.
- In its natural state, the soil has all the nutrients that a growing
plant needs, but owing to a lot of external factors the intrinsic composition of the soil is compromised. And to
make of for the deficiencies in the soil a farmer adds substitute nutrients and fertilizers into the soil. But
to accurately identify these deficiencies, it is important to conduct a soil test.
- This test ensures that the products contain the right number of amino
acids, fatty acids, carbohydrates, minerals, vitamins, anti-nutrients, enzymes and other critical ingredients.
- An important parameter that can be determined from the soil tests is the
pH of the soil. For healthy and fertile soil, a pH value of 6 to 6.5 is deemed fit. If in case a soil test
indicates a higher value of the pH, then it can be concluded that the nutrients like phosphorous, iron, etc, are
probably lacking.
- The soil tests are also indicative of the number of microorganisms
present in the soil. These microorganisms form the rich biodiversity of the soil and are the backbone of a
healthy yield. Other important nutrients for the plants to grow adequately include zinc, nitrogen, potassium,
and so on. Soil tests can be employed to check the optimal availability of these minerals and nutrients. And
based on the results of the test, strategic conditioning of the soil can be carried out.
Testing Parameters For Agricultural Soil Testing At N.S. Envirotech Laboratory
Laboratories
There are a variety of parameters that are considered while conducting tests on the
agricultural soil. These parameters can be classified into the biological, chemical, and physical composition of the
soil. Some of the most crucial of these parameters are discussed below.
CATION EXCHANGE CAPACITY (CEC)
CEC is the number of negatively charged sites in the soil. These negatively charged
sites include clay and organic matter, and these attract the positively-charged nutrients such as potassium,
calcium, and magnesium. These nutrients are important for a plant’s health and as a result, soils that have a higher
value of CEC are considered more fertile.
ORGANIC MATTER
The plant and animal residues in the soil constitute its organic matter. The high
value of organic matter points towards high water retention capacity and high fertility.
SODIUM ADSORPTION RATIO (SAR)
A lot of soil structure problems and water infiltration problems can be gauged by
this parameter. It helps in determining the attributes of the soil like general quality of the soil structure with
respect toorganic matter & clay particles, hydraulic conductivity & aeration etc.
pH
The pH of the soil is a very important testing parameter in the soil. This value can
guide the nutrient deficiencies in the soil.
Why Choose N.S. Envirotech Laboratory For Agricultural Soil Testing
N.S. Envirotech Laboratory has been catering to all the testing related needs of
India for the past two and a half decades. We put into use the state-of-the-art technology and types of equipment in
our labs. Our insightful team of researchers and technicians use the most comprehensive and profound methodologies
to conduct accurate and detailed tests. We understand the importance of precise and timely soil test for an
agricultural country like India and put all our efforts to deliver accurate test results, to better guide the
farmers and agricultural-scientists. Our accurate soil testing results shall help you in knowing about your soil
quality, fertiliser dosage, crop suitability, and thereby help you in getting a bumper crop yield.
We analyse for a wide range of contaminants, including :
- pH, Electrical Conductivity, Moisture content
- Water Holding capacity, Cation Exchange capacity
- Soluble / Exchangeable Sodium, Soluble / Exchangeable Potassium
- Soluble calcium, Soluble Magnesium
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