Deo Kumar – Författare

The present textbook comprises a detailed account of exercises related to the analytical determination of physical, physico-chemical, and chemical properties of soils. Furthermore, the text provides readers with the necessary glassware, step-by-step procedures, and observations to be recorded for the evaluation of results. The book also includes a chapter on laboratory precautions and emergency first aid treatment, which is intended to promote safe and systematic laboratory work and minimize the risk of accidents. The book is intended for students, researchers, teachers, and laboratory personnel who require a straightforward understanding of the procedures for chemical analysis of soil, water, and plant samples. Additionally, the text provides readers with essential information on atomic weights of elements, important conversion factors, standard solution preparation procedures, and optimal ranges of macro- and micronutrient elements in plants in the form of an appendix. The overall purpose of the book is to provide a comprehensive and user-friendly guide to soil, plant tissue, and water analysis laboratories.