LRD operates a separate laboratory for the determination of soil physical properties. The parameters determined are:
- Soil Texture
- Soil Bulk Density
- Soil Moisture
- Soil Characteristic Curve
- Field Capacity
- Permanent Wilting Point
- Available Moisture
- Saturated Hydraulic Conductivity
The determination of soil parameters allows to:
- calculate irrigation doses and in particular to implement scientific irrigation scheduling based on the available water capacity
- study and apply deficit irrigation
- compile appropriate fertilisation schemes
- assess potential impacts on soil resources due to application of impaired quality water
- assess soil status and propose appropriate actions for its physical properties restoration