Within the technical capabilities of the particular lab, most soil test results can be best interpreted as indicating the ________.
A) total amount of each nutrient in the soil
B) amount (lbs or kg ) of nutrient present in plant available forms
C) amount of nutrient needed to achieve balanced soil fertility
D) probability (likelihood) that nutrient application will improve plant growth
E) amount or concentration of nutrient in the soil solution
Question 2
Fertilization to supply the nutrient element iron is often accomplished by which type of application?
A) broadcast of the nearly pure element as a solid
B) broadcast of a chloride salt
C) injection of a gas into the soil
D) application of a chelate to the soil
E) incorporation of powdered limestone rock