Soil Science
 The State-of-art soil analysis lab located at Pugalur analyses macro and micro nutrients and provide specific farmer based fertilizer recommendations for all the four factories.
The laboratory has facility for analyzing pH, electrical conductivity, organic carbon, nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, magnesium, sodium, iron, manganese, zinc and copper, boron, silica, molybdenum in soil, water and in any organic materials.
To map and monitor the soil fertility status of the command areas, the Scientists analyze village wise soil samples and develop soil fertility maps covering the entire command area. These maps are used for assessing the general soil health, deterioration if any and recommendation of fertilizer.
Remote sensing and Satellite mapping has been used in Pudukottai to map the potential area for sugarcane cultivation, alternative crops, soil types & fertility and ground water. This information is integrated with the Cane Management System and strategic planning and monitoring the crop.
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