Handbook of Reference Methods for Plant Analysis

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Cat. #: SL1248 ISBN: 1574441248 Publication Date: 12/29/1997 Number of Pages: 320

The Handbook of Reference Methods for Plant Analysis is an outstanding resource of plant analysis procedures, outlined in easy-to-follow steps and laboratory-ready for implementation. Plant laboratory preparation methods such as dry ashing and acid and microwave digestion are discussed in detail. Extraction techniques for analysis of readily soluble elements (petiole analysis) and quick test kits for field testing are also presented.

This handbook consolidates proven, time tested methods in one convenient source. Plant scientists in production agriculture, forestry, horticulture, environmental sciences, and other related disciplines will find the Handbook a standard laboratory reference. The Handbook was written for the Soil and Plant Analysis Council, Inc., of which the editor is a board member. The council aims to promote uniform soil test and plant analysis methods, use, interpretation, and terminology; and to stimulate research on the calibration and use of soil testing and plant analysis. This reference will help readers reach these important goals in their own research.

• State-of-the-art methodology presented in an easy-to-follow format
• Contributed chapters from 24 internationally acclaimed experts in their fields
• Emphasis on quality control of analytical data, promoting reliable results and standardization of plant analysis procedures
• Discussions of instrumentation procedures associated with plant analysis
• Appendices providing the location and selection of appropriate plant material useful for analytical quality control data and reference materials for research