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Plant Sap Analysis
Apical analyzes the most data points of any plant sap analysis laboratory in the world.

Most forms of plant sap analysis give an overview of a plant’s nutrients available for growth nutrient reserves when compared to tissue analysis where only nutrient history can be viewed. Sap analysis should be viewed as a tool that growers can use to limit abiotic stress from the environment by managing the crop’s nutritional profile to assist in building resilience.

When viewed properly, a plant’s sap analysis is the final result of soil interactions between the plant, soil, farmer, and mother nature. Click below to learn more about Apical’s cutting-edge sap analysis and why it is the most advanced on the market.

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Leaf Extract Analysis FAQ's

Who can benefit from using Leaf Extract Analysis?

  • Farmers that wish to improve crop productivity and health
  • Agronomists, Crop Advisors and Consultants who make fertilizer recommendations
  • Organic growers looking to maximize the organic method
  • Conventional growers looking to minimize fertilizer costs
  • Students of Agriculture/Horticulture

What can I learn from Leaf Extract Analysis?

  • How to optimize fertilization
  • General plant health by primary indicators
  • Balance of nutrients in different parts of the plant
  • Toxic elements that are causing plant stress
  • Nitrogen excess/deficiency
  • Micronutrient deficiencies
  • Nutrient management preferences by cultivar
  • And much more…

Why is Leaf Extract Analysis beneficial?

The mineral content of the plant fluids is a predictive indicator of plant tissue content.

By analyzing the plant fluids during transport prior to becoming part of the plant tissue, the mineral needs and excesses of the plant can be adjusted.

How does Leaf Extract Analysis differ from Plant Tissue Analysis?

In Tissue Analysis, the plant fluids within the plant leaf are excluded and the cellular tissue is analyzed.

In Leaf Extract Analysis, the cellular fluids are analyzed and the tissue components are excluded.

Is Leaf Extract Analysis “Sap Testing”?

Sap testing implies a number of different protocols. In some forms, plant leaves are juiced to a pulp and analyzed in the field for 1-5 nutrient analytes using portable meters.

In Leaf Extract Analysis, the pure cellular fluids of the plant are extracted and analyzed on precision laboratory equipment for 22 or more analytes.

How do you extract the fluids?

We employ a multi-stage process that excludes the vascular transport bundles, cellular wall structures and other tissue components. The process produces pure plant fluids to be used for analytical purposes.

How do you analyze the fluids?

We utilize scientifically accepted scientific methods for plant-matrix analysis using precision laboratory techniques for sub-part-per-million quantitation.

How do we get the most out of the Apical system?

To obtain optimal results, we work directly with growers to pave the path to soil health, crop productivity and farm profitability.

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  • Precision forecasting of plant needs based on analysis results
  • Custom Data interpretation
  • Detailed Crop Fertilizer Recommendations
  • Custom Foliar Nutrition Blends
  • Custom Biological Inoculant Recommendations
  • Biological-Nutrient Synergy