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Our top performing foliar analysis service offers a comprehensive range of standard and specialist tests to determine the chemical composition of leaf and foliage samples. This will help identify nutrient deficiencies to boost plant growth, yield and quality.
We provide a comprehensive suite of chemical analyses and tests for leaves and foliage. Tests results can provide important data on nutrient deficiency (nitrogen, phosphorous, potassium and trace elements) and help to monitor the progress of fertiliser regimes.
The laboratory is one of the top performers in Europe for plant analysis, ranked first out of 59 European laboratories in the annual plant analysis proficiency scheme run by the EU’s Protection of Forests Against Atmospheric Pollution programme.
Unlike many commercial analytical laboratories and testing centres, we always run calibrated controls with certified reference material to maintain the quality of our data and assess any significant drift or change in sensitivity. You can be sure that data from our facility will be suitable for detailed research analysis and long-term monitoring programmes, especially for soil improvement programmes.
The results reported will indicate the normal and deficient levels of these elements. Additional and specialist tests are available on request.
Find out more detail about our procedures and protocols
Standard foliage chemical analysis: £25 per sample plus VAT
We also offer a broad range of specialist tests. Please contact us to discuss your specific requirements so we can provide you with a fully itemised costing.
If you are interested in submitting samples please contact us.
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