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Plant Tissue Test Information Sheet1

Rao S. Mylavarapu2

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The Plant Tissue Information Sheet is the form which must accompany plant tissue samples submitted to the UF/IFAS Extension Soil Testing Laboratory. Analysis performed are N, P, K, Ca, Mg, B, Cu, Fe, Mn, and Zn. This service may only be used by commercial growers of Florida pecans and blueberries, or agents/specialists of the Florida Cooperative Extension Service. Others may contact their county Extension Agent regarding plant tissue analysis.

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This document is SL131, one of a series of the Soil and Water Science Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. Original publication date July 2005. Revised July 2007. Reviewed July 2012. Visit the EDIS website at http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu.

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Rao S. Mylavarapu, Assistant Professor, Extension Soil and Nutrient Management Specialist, and Director of Extension Soil Testing Laboratory; Soil and Water Science Department, Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville, 32611-0290.

The Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS) is an Equal Opportunity Institution authorized to provide research, educational information and other services only to individuals and institutions that function with non-discrimination with respect to race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, political opinions or affiliations. For more information on obtaining other extension publications, contact your county Cooperative Extension service.

U.S. Department of Agriculture, Cooperative Extension Service, University of Florida, IFAS, Florida A. & M. University Cooperative Extension Program, and Boards of County Commissioners Cooperating. Nick T. Place, Dean.