SoilDoc
Dr. Raymond Weil and Dr. Pedro Sanchez
SoilDoc is a kit which allows extension officers to do on-site lab tests on soil to determine deficiencies and make appropriate recommendations to farmers.
SoilDoc is a portable, on-site soil testing kit that is used to run soil analysis to provide tailored fertilizer and organic input recommendations for farms. The SoilDoc uses battery-powered instruments to test soil pH, biologically active soil organic matter, electrical conductivity, and micronutrients such as nitrate, sulfate, phosphate, and potassium. The kit transmits soil information via SMS (text message), allowing extension workers to make on-the-spot diagnoses of soil constraints and provide advice to farmers. This product is in a prototype phase.
Agriculture and Food Security Center at Columbia University, DuPont Pioneer, University of Maryland
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