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SPAD-502Plus

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The SPAD-502Plus enables quick, easy measurement of the chlorophyll content of plant leaves without damaging the leaf. Chlorophyll content is one indicator of plant health and can be used to optimise the timing and quantity of applying additional fertilizer to provide larger crop yields of higher quality with lower environmental load.

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Name in original language SPAD-502Plus
Name in English SPAD-502Plus
Designer/ manufacturer Konica minolta
Accessibility Sold commercially
Weblink https://sensing.konicaminolta.eu/mi-en/products/colour-measurement/chlorophyll-meter/spad-502plus
Countries of primary use Poland, UK, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, France
Main language English
Other languages available English, Dutch/Flemish, Polish, German, Italian, French
Brief description of the tool

The SPAD-502Plus enables quick, easy measurement of the chlorophyll content of plant leaves without damaging the leaf. Chlorophyll content is one indicator of plant health and can be used to optimise the timing and quantity of applying additional fertilizer to provide larger crop yields of higher quality with lower environmental load.

Target user

Laboratory

Target crops Wheat, Maize, Soybean
Type of tool Crop analysis
The tool assesses or provides guidance on SPAD
Nutrients assessed Nitrogen (N)
Type analysis Leaf analysis
Nutrients assessed in the lab Not included

The tool relies on a base recommendation system No
The assessment frequency should be Once per week during set growth stages
Required data input is Farm location
The data can be imported from other tools and systems Yes
The tools main output format is Value in tool
Data can be exported Yes
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