Plant Analytical Tests

This method quantitatively determines the concentration of aluminum in botanical materials utilizing a nitric-perchloric acid digestion. Digest analyte concentrations are determined by inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS). The method detection limit is approximately 0.01 mg/kg. Al.

This method quantitatively determines the concentration of arsenic in botanical materials utilizing a nitric-perchloric acid digestion. Digest analyte concentrations are determined by vapor generation inductively coupled plasma (VG-ICP). The method detection limit is approximately 0.05 ppm. As.

This method quantitatively determines the concentration of boron in botanical materials utilizing a nitric-perchloric acid digestion. Digest analyte concentrations are determined by atomic absorption spectrometry (AAS) and/or inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectrometry (ICP-AES). The method detection limit is approximately 0.5 mg/kg. B.

This method quantitatively determines the concentration of calcium in botanical materials utilizing a nitric-perchloric acid digestion. Digest analyte concentrations are determined by atomic absorption spectrometry (AAS) and/or inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectrometry (ICP-AES). The method detection limit is approximately 0.02%. Ca.

This method quantitatively determines the concentration of carbon in botanical materials utilizing a nitric-perchloric acid digestion. Digest analyte concentrations are determined by atomic absorption spectrometry (AAS) and/or inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectrometry (ICP-AES). The method detection limit is approximately 0.5 mg/kg. C.

This method quantitatively determines the concentration of chromium in botanical materials utilizing a nitric-perchloric acid digestion. Digest analyte concentrations are determined by atomic absorption spectrometry (AAS) and/or inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectrometry (ICP-AES). The method detection limit is approximately 0.5 mg/kg. Cr.

This package determines the macro nutrient content and moisture percentage of a compost or manure sample. C, N, P, K, % Moisture, C:N Ratio.

This test determines the moisture percentage in a manure or compost sample. % Moisture.

This method quantitatively determines the concentration of copper in botanical materials utilizing a nitric-perchloric acid digestion. Digest analyte concentrations are determined by atomic absorption spectrometry (AAS) and/or inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectrometry (ICP-AES). The method detection limit is approximately 0.5 mg/kg. Cu.

This is a tissue or petiole analysis for nitrate, phosphate, ammonium and potassium. NO3-N, NH4-N, PO4-P, K.

This method quantitatively determines the concentration of iron in botanical materials utilizing a nitric-perchloric acid digestion. Digest analyte concentrations are determined by atomic absorption spectrometry (AAS) and/or inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectrometry (ICP-AES). The method detection limit is approximately 0.5 mg/kg. Fe.

This method quantitatively determines the concentration of magnesium in botanical materials utilizing a nitric-perchloric acid digestion. Digest analyte concentrations are determined by atomic absorption spectrometry (AAS) and/or inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectrometry (ICP-AES). The method detection limit is approximately 0.02%. Mg.

This method quantitatively determines the concentration of molybdenum in botanical materials utilizing a nitric-perchloric acid digestion. Digest analyte concentrations are determined by atomic absorption spectrometry (AAS) and/or inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectrometry (ICP-AES). The method detection limit is approximately 0.5 mg/kg. Mo.

This method determines the concentration of nitrate-nitrogen in botanical materials. It is determined spectrophotometrically. The method detection limit is approximately 10 mg/kg (sample dry basis) and is generally reproducible to within ± 10.0%. NO3-N.

This a combined nutrient test for nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, sulfur, boron, copper, iron, manganese, zinc, sodium and chlorine. N, P, K, Ca, Mg, S, B, Cu, Fe, Mn, Zn, Na, Cl.