The soil, water & plant testing laboratory was established in 29th July 2005 as per the norms of Indian Council for Agriculture Research for the benefit of farming community in Erode District. Soil testing is an efficient tool for integrated nutrient management.

Kendra’s Soil, Water and Plant Testing Laboratory are equipped with DESIFER (Decision Support System for Integrated Fertilizers Recommendations) software system. By properly locating it in the new Soil, Water and Plant Testing Laboratory, it will faster the quick analysis of results and help in deriving the recommendations based on integrated nutrient management

Objectives of Soil, Water and Plant Testing Laboratory:

• To create awareness among the farmers about the importance of the soil, water and plant analysis.
• To provide the facilities to make the farmer to test their soil and to know about the fertility status of the soil.
• To follow the correct recommended dose of fertilizers this will reduce the input cost.
• To improve the soil health and sustainability.

To prove the composition of organic matter and other nutrients present in the various organic manure authentically.

Services Available in the Soil, Water and Plant Testing Laboratory, MKVK, Gobichettipalayam, Erode

• Soil Testing
• Water Testing
• Leaf/Petiole Testing
• Compost/Manure Testing

Requirement for sampling:

Progress of Soil, Water and Plant Testing Laboratory: (As on 31.7.2010)
The soil, water and plant testing laboratory in MYRADA KVK have established wide range of networking with farmers in Erode District. The following tables show it clearly;

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