There are questions in the mind of the farmer about how much, when, and how to use which fertilizer for the product he will grow on his land. Good production and profitable fertilization can only be done by applying the fertilizers that the plant desires from the soil and leaves in the most appropriate time and manner. For this reason, the use of fertilizer by analyzing the soil and leaves is the most economical way for the farmer. In this way, both abundant products will be obtained and more money will not be spent on fertilizers.
Mersin has made agriculture an indispensable element for the local people with its plant diversity, soil fertility, and climate. Although field crops are cultivated in Mersin, the most important part of agricultural activity consists of citrus fruits and vegetable cultivation in the open and under cover. Recently, Avocado, Mango, Banana, and Kiwi cultivation have come to the fore. It is only possible to increase the yield and obtain quality fruit from the products grown in the region with balanced fertilization.
Fertilization recommendations based on leaf and soil analysis, which will eliminate excessive and unconscious fertilization, are offered to the regional producer. Thus, the pollution of our soils due to excessive use of fertilizers is prevented, and the loss of income that will occur as a result of intensive and unnecessary use of fertilizers is prevented, thus contributing to the National Economy.
The laboratory, which is under the Alata Horticultural Research Institute Directorate, was established in 1977 and modernized in 2000 and expanded the scope of its studies.
It has been authorized by the Ministry of Agriculture to conduct Fertilizer Analyzes for fertilizer inspection with the communiqué published in the Official Gazette dated 7 March 2002 and numbered 24688. It still continues its work. Our laboratory is at the best level among the Laboratories within TAGEM with its usage area, infrastructure, and number of trained personnel.
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