nutrient meter Articles
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JXCT Soil tensiometer
A soil tension meter is an instrument used to measure the tension or suction force within soil. Soil tension, also known as soil moisture tension, is the force exerted by the soil particles as they hold water. This tension affects the ability of plants to absorb water and nutrients from the soil. Soil tension meters are important tools for irrigation management and soil research.The basic ...
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What lies beneath: with technology becoming more affordable and accessible, growers are embracing its precision-farming power to improve soil health.
Healthy soil makes for optimal crops and today, there are seemingly countless ways to monitor and test soil health, from physical samples to sap flow and moisture monitoring, aerial imagery, and beyond. Here are some of the most recent developments, as well as how technologies are being used in the field. Fruition Sciences Precision agriculture company Fruition Sciences takes data measurements ...
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Types and maintenance of soil salinity sensors
Background: When people think of salt in relation to crops, the impression is that salt is bad for plant growth. However, it must be remembered that whenever we apply fertilizer, we are adding salt to the soil. So, when measuring soil salt, it can be a case of too much or too little. If the salinity is too high, the roots cannot absorb water. If the salinity is too low, the plants may lack ...
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