This work seeks to furnish the soil testing laboratory with enduring technical literature on various aspects of soil testing, such as testing methods and fertilizer recommendation formulations, etc. The book has been carefully planned and offers detailed information on the major soil types found in India, their composition, plant nutrients, and their functions, as well as typical nutrient deficiency symptoms in plants. Additionally, it covers the procedures for collecting samples and the methods of analysis.

This book presents analytical concepts on nutrients, including principles, materials, equipment, methods, calculations, and interpretations, using clear and easily understandable language that enhances the clarity of the analytical methods employed.

This book will serve as an invaluable resource for soil testing in research laboratories, helping to advance research and prepare Soil Health Cards for farmers.

1. Collection of Soil Sample, 2. Processing of the Soil Samples, 3.Determination of Soil Texture by Feel Method, 4. Determination of Bulk Density, Particle Density and Pore Space in given Soil, 5.     Determination of Water Stable Aggregates, 6. Soil Moisture Determination, 7.Determiantion of the Field Capacity of Soil, 8.Determination of the Infiltration Rate of Water by Double Ring Infiltrometer Method, 9. Determination of the Maximum Water Holding Capacity of the Soil, 10. Determination of Soil Texture by Bouyoucos Hydrometer Method, 11.Analytical Chemistry-Basic Concepts and Calculations, 12.Determination of Electrical Conductivity of Soil, 13. Determination of Organic Carbon in Soil by Walkley: Black Method, 14. Determination of Lime Requirement by Woodruff Buffer Method, 15. Determination of Neutralizing Value of Sample, 16.Determination of Available Nitrogen by Kjeldahl Method, 17.Determination of Available Phosphorous in Soil by Bray’s-1 Method, 18.Determination of Available Phosphorous in Soil by Olsen’s Method, 19. Determination of Available Potassium in Soil, 20.Determination of Exchangeable Calcium in Soil, 21. Determination of Exchangeable Magnesium in Soil, 22.Determination of Available Sulphur in Soil by Turbidimetric Method, 23. Determination of Available Sulphur in Soil by Seed Solution Method, 24.Determination of Available Fe, Mn, Cu & Zn in Soil, 25.Determination of Exchange Acidity in Soil, 26.Preparation of Indicators, 27.Determination of Nitrogen in Plant Sample, 28.Determination of Phosphorous in Plant Sample, 29. Determination of Potassium in Plant Sample, 30. Determination of Sulphur in Plant Sample,31. Determination of Calcium in Plant Sample, 32.Determination of Magnesium in Plant Sample