METHOD OF SOIL FERTILITY

EVALUATION
INTRODUCTION
Soil Fertility Evaluation

• The process of assessing the nutrients status of the soil.

• Capacity to support plants growth and development.
• Help identify nutrients imbalances and deficiencies.
Method of soil fertility evaluation
1.Nutrients deficiency symptom of plants
2. Plant Tissue Analysis
3. Soil Testing
4. Biological test
Nutrients deficiency symptom

• lacks sufficient quantity

of an essential nutrient
required for growth.
Plant Tissue Analysis
• Show the nutrients status of
plants.
• Detect unseen deficiencies
and may confirm visual
symptom of deficiencies.
 Types of Plant Analysis

1. Diagnostic testing

2. Monitoring

3. Predictive testing
Soil Chemical Analysis

• measure the pH level of

the soil.
• Determining the amount
of nutrient essential for
plant growth in the soil
 Method of soil Chemical test
1. Rapid chemical test
-focuses on specific nutrients or minerals that are
important for plant growth.

2. Total chemical test

-analyzing all of the different elements that make
up the soil.
Biological test

Method of Biological test

1.Greenhouse test
- use only a small amount of soil and are
done in controlled conditions.
2. Field fertilizer test
- involve adding fertilizer to the soil in an
actual field setting.
In summary, soil fertility evaluation is an essential aspect of soil
management in agriculture. It involves assessing the nutrient
status of the soil and developing proper nutrient management
plans to optimize crop yields while minimizing environmental
impacts. Soil fertility evaluation can be performed using various
methods, including soil testing, plant tissue analysis, and visual
observation, and is essential to maintain optimal soil nutrient
levels for plant growth and development.
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