Soil, Water Testing Laboratory Unit
| Sl.No. | Description of Unit | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Year of Establishment | 2005 |
| 2 | Size of the unit | 30 x 15 feet (450 Sqft) |
| 3 | Capacity of Lab (Nos) | 1200 Nos/year |
| 4 | No. of soil samples analysed | 8902 |
| 5 | No. of water samples analysed | 670 |
| 6 | No. of water samples analysed | 101 |
| 7 | No. of farmers Benefitted | 8236 |
Soil Water Testing Centre
Soil, Water and Plant diagnosis testing service is functioning at the administrative block of KVK for the benefit of farming community. The Soil, Plant and Water testing laboratory was established on 6th May 2005 with the help of Indian Council of Agriculture Research(ICAR), New Delhi for the benefit of farming community of Thiruvannamalai district of TamilNadu.The laboratory is well equipped with several modern instruments for analyzing the nutrients in soil, plant and water and also to assess the quality of water for irrigation purpose.
Soil and Water
SOIL : Soul Of Infinite Life
The laboratory provides information on soil testing, fertilizer recommendation, reclamation of problematic soils, compost preparation, waste recycling for maximizing the productivity by maintaining soil health. It also facilitates training on soil, plant and water testing for different targeted groups
Plant Health Diagnostic Laboratory (PHDL)
Testing the plant health is highly useful technique to identify the problematic pest, non-pest, disease and nematodes and their precise management practices. This will assist you to manage the crop healthily as well as minimization ecological deterioration. Improve the health and profitability of your crop, nursery enterprise with the Plant Health Diagnostic Laboratory (PHDL).
| Sampling Method |
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| Soil sampling procedure |
| Water sampling procedure |
| Plant Health diagnosis sampling procedure |
| Sl.No. | Nature of sample | Analysis | Charges/ sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Soil | pH, EC, OC & NPK and Recommendation | Rs.50/- |
| 2 | Soil | pH, EC, OC & NPK, Micronutrients and Recommendation | Rs.250/- |
| 3 | Soil | Physical properties – Soil texture, Soil colour & Porosity | Rs.500/- |
| 4 | Water | pH, EC, Anions (Chlorides, Sulphates, Carbonates, Bicarbonates), Cations (Sodium, Calcium, Magnesium, Potassium) and Recommendation | Rs.100/- |