Agrochemical Analyses Laboratory (New)

A further significant step has been taken at Baku Engineering University (BEU) toward strengthening research activities and implementing innovative approaches. The university's Soil, Water and Plant Analysis Laboratory has been commissioned.

Rector Yagub Piriyev, speaking at the laboratory's opening ceremony, stated that this newly established scientific infrastructure will serve to enhance the practical knowledge of students enrolled in relevant fields of study, foster their more active engagement in research processes, and expand the scope of research conducted at the university. The rector noted that the laboratory also constitutes an important scientific platform supporting the development of the agricultural sector, and emphasized that the analyses to be conducted here will enable farmers to identify problems related to soil, water, and plants in a timely manner, make sound agrotechnical decisions, and ultimately increase productivity and utilize resources more efficiently.

It was noted that the laboratory, equipped with modern apparatus, is among the distinguished scientific and educational centers within higher education institutions. The facilities it offers create conditions for both improving the quality of education and broadening cooperation between the university and the real economy sector. Such cooperation will contribute to the practical application of scientific findings and the sustainable development of the country's agricultural sector.

BEU Associate Professor Ali Ibrahimov then provided detailed information on the laboratory's technical capabilities. It was stated that the laboratory will determine the key agrochemical indicators of soil, including pH level, lime content, salinity, humus content, as well as micro and macroelements such as phosphorus, potassium, sodium, calcium, magnesium, iron, copper, zinc, manganese, and boron. In addition, physical and physicochemical analyses of irrigation water will be conducted, which is of considerable importance in terms of preventing soil salinization and establishing proper irrigation regimes. The laboratory will also study the nutritional status of various plants, carry out agrochemical analyses to ensure the proper organization of their vegetative and generative development, and support the scientifically grounded planning of fertilization systems.

The event concluded with a live demonstration for attendees of the analyses to be performed in the laboratory.