| abstract |
A test kit for field analysis of plant tissue magnesium and calcium contains a cork borer for sampling plant tissue, a grinder for particulating the plant tissue sample, and a funnel holder that is capable of being attached to the test kit container. Furthermore, the test kit contains a syringe that is attached to the exit end of a filtration funnel, with the attachment being through the intermediacy of a tube. Attachment of the syringe to the filtration funnel enables vacuum filtration to be carried out in the field. |