Soil test data analyzed in the WVU Soil Testing Laboratory in 2022. The dataset includes soil EC (electrical conductivity) and LOI (loss on ignition) determinations. Data was collected by Jamie Schuler and Jeff Skousen, with analysis and entry by Vanessa Licwov-Channell, Marzieh (Rose) Safari, and Samantha Williams.
Use Cases
- Assess soil salinity and nutrient availability based on soil EC determinations
- Estimate soil organic matter content based on LOI (loss on ignition) determinations
- Model soil health indicators for agricultural land management
- Compare soil test results across different sampling locations
Strengths
- Includes specific soil property measurements (EC and LOI)
- Data processed by a university soil testing laboratory
- Multiple contributors listed for collection, analysis, and entry
Limitations
- Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download
- Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment
- Description metadata is limited; actual data quality requires manual inspection after download
Provenance
- Source
- WVU Soil Testing Laboratory
- Collection Method
- Soil samples collected, dried, ground, and analyzed in a laboratory.
- Time Range
- 2022
- Freshness
- Last updated 2026-04-16 14:32:22; freshness should be verified