Agricultural Soil Testing Background

Soil Testing for Agricultural and Desertification Control Purposes

Physical Tests

Soil texture & classification
Soil permeability & bulk density
Calcium carbonate (%)
Gypsum content (%)
Cation exchange capacity
Soil pH, EC, TDS, SAR, and salinity

Chemical Tests

Macro- and micronutrient content
Soluble, available, and total nutrient forms