Plant Analyses

Individual Plant Analyses

Price: TBD
Method: Colorimetric
Plant lignin is a complex, high-molecular-weight polymer found in the cell walls of vascular plants. It provides structural support, rigidity, and water transport efficiency, and protects tissues against microbial attack. Ecologically, lignin is resistant to decomposition, influencing carbon cycling, soil organic matter formation, and the persistence of plant residues in ecosystems.
Price: TBD
Method: MID-FTIR
Plant proteins are organic molecules composed of amino acids that are essential for growth, metabolism, and reproduction in plants. They serve as structural components (e.g., in cell walls), enzymes that drive biochemical reactions, and storage compounds in seeds and other tissues. Ecologically, plant protein content influences nutrient cycling, herbivore nutrition, and food quality in ecosystems.
Price: $15
Method: Combustion
Plant carbon is the primary structural and energy-containing component of plants, stored mainly in carbohydrates, cellulose, lignin, and other organic compounds. It drives growth, photosynthesis, and energy transfer in ecosystems and forms the basis of soil organic matter when plant residues decompose.
Plant nitrogen is a key nutrient found in proteins, nucleic acids, and chlorophyll, essential for growth, metabolism, and reproduction. It strongly influences plant productivity, tissue quality, and nutrient cycling, affecting herbivores and ecosystem nutrient dynamics.

Our Instruments

While not an exhaustive list, these are the powerhouse tools that do the heavy lifting in our sample analysis. Each one helps us deliver accurate, high-quality data you can count on for soil health and ecosystem service assessments.

This instrument helps us measure microbial activity and soil biochemistry with precision. It reads absorbance, fluorescence, and luminescence, giving us fast, high-throughput insights into soil health indicators.

This analyzer gives us exact measurements of total, inorganic, and organic carbon and nitrogen in soil and plant samples. It’s a cornerstone of our ability to track carbon sequestration and nutrient cycling with accuracy and confidence.

Our MIR spectrometer allows us to rapidly analyze soil properties like texture, organic matter, and carbon content. It’s a non-destructive, efficient tool that supports large-scale monitoring at a lower cost.