Lab 8 Soil Testing and Organic Matter Soils @ UGA实验8测试土壤和有机质土@ UGA.pptVIP

Today 3 Tests: 1) Phosphorus test: recommend P fertilizer 2) pH/lime test: recommend Lime 3) Humus content: fertility assessment Soil Test: Phosphorus Purpose – estimate P-supplying capacity of a soil, need for P fertilizer Deficiency : stunted, thin-stemmed plants with bluish-green dark foliage Sufficient: photosynthesis, nitrogen fixation, flowering, fruiting, seed production, maturation, and root growth. Soil Test Phosphorus Rinse all glass ware in deionized water Weigh 5.0 g soil , Add to 40 mL plastic tube Add extract- 30 mL dilute double acid (HCl and H