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Our Philosophy
Plant grows under its own unique environment. This environment is made up of
soil properties, relative composition of macro and micronutrients, soil
microbial flora together with the quality of water beside local weather. The
plant hunger is the net result of such a complex environment. It is essential to
determine the level of nutrients utilized by the crop and assess whether
absolute deficiency, toxicity or a nutrient imbalance exists. Plant analysis can
be a valuable tool in determining the general nutritional status of crops. It
can be particularly helpful in diagnosing nutritional deficiency symptoms
because various elements have similar visual symptoms. In some cases other
factors such as disease, herbicide residues, insects, high or low temperature,
or too much or too little moisture may actually cause symptoms that appear to be
caused by nutrient deficiencies. Leaf analyses integrate all the factors that
might influence nutrient availability and uptake. It shows the balance between
nutrients.
Usually, fertilizer recommendations
are based on soil test result and there are different nutrient management
philosophies that determine recommendations. One approach is to build up soil
fertility levels, another approach is to replace the amount of nutrients taken
up by a crop, and a third approach is to base fertilizer recommendations on crop
requirements to maximize yield. The first two approaches result in higher
fertilizer recommendations that can lead to a build up of nitrogen and
phosphorus in the soil and potential pollution of water sources.
The success of various soil, water
and plant analysis as a diagnostic technique depends on the interpretation of
the test results. The routine procedure used by most laboratories is to compare
the elemental concentration found, against previously established critical
levels and sufficiency ranges as per textbooks. Information concerning soil
texture, soil depth, drainage, and irrigation method is equally important.
System of soil management, past fertilizer program, growth, foliage color, crop
history & age of plantation, fruit quality and storage life are all important
and considered when interpreting laboratory analyses data for effective method
of predicting fertilizer requirement.
We have developed a computer program
based on analysis of various factors during different growth phases of the
plant. After processing huge data for their interactions, individual program for
prescribing fertilizer for various crops have been developed. The program
simulates stage wise hunger and effectively predicts fertilizer requirement for
that stage. It also computes hidden or incipient deficiencies and allows one to
anticipate deficiencies before they cause reductions in plant growth. It allows
producers to apply lower rates of fertilizer before planting, and to adjust
plant nutrient status during the growing season.
Part of the ANALAB success story is
linked to our in-depth fertilizer prescription service. This service has proven
very popular amongst over thousands clients, as it offers personal and site
specific solution, guidelines and a much-needed explanation of the mechanics of
high-production fertility. Personal prescription blends, based upon the Plant
tissue, soil and water analysis data, have been an unqualified success. Analab
Fertilizer Management program, when properly used, offers producers insurance
that it will not negatively affect the bottom line.
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