Plant analysis a diagnostic tool to determine the concentration of essential nutrients
in plant
tissues. The goal is to assess the plant's nutritional status, diagnose deficiencies or toxicities,
and
guide fertilizer management for optimal growth, yield, and quality. It's often used alongside soil
testing for a complete picture (soil = supply, plant = actual uptake).
Main Methods of Analysis
- Tissue Testing in the laboratory
with quantitative (flame photometer, spctral photometer, ICP-
OES, ....) and semi-quantitative methods like Sap Testing (Rapid Tests)
- biophysical measurments
- Visual Deficiency Symptoms
