Soil Sampling and Analysis
Soil Sampling and Analysis
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土壤采样和分析
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2006
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J. Walworth
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J. Walworth
represents just 1/10,000,000 of the field. Therefore, it's critical a soil sample be representative of the entire field. The most common and economical method for sampling an area is composite sampling, where subsamples are collected from randomly selected locations in the field, and the subsamples are composited for analysis. The analytical results from composite sampling provide average values for the sampled area. The number of subsamples depends on field size and uniformity. Generally, a larger field or a less uniform field should be sampled more intensively than one that's small and uniform. No less than five subsamples should be taken 15 to 25 are preferred. Alternatively, areas can be grid-sampled in a regular pattern. Each sample is analyzed separately so variability of soil properties can be determined. With data provided by grid sampling, maps of soil test values can be constructed from the results. This information can be entered into a geographical information system and combined with additional geospatial data, such as soil texture, crop yields and leaf analyses, and used in precision agriculture systems for variable application of fertilizers and other crop inputs. This is a much more expensive method of soil analysis because of the number of analyses required, although it provides valuable information about geospatial uniformity that can be used in precision agriculture. Ideally, samples should be collected with a soil probe or auger, to the depth of tillage (usually 6 to 8 inches) or to the effective rooting depth of plants. Deeper samples might e collected for evaluation of subsoil properties, Soil testing is comprised of four steps: • Collection of a representative soil sample; • Laboratory analyses of the soil sample; • Interpretation of analytical results; and • Management recommendations based on interpreted analytical results. Focusing on the first two steps, one should gain an understanding of the proper methods for collecting soil samples and of the potentials and limitations of soil testing.