Within the technical capabilities of the particular lab,most soil test results can be best interpreted as indicating the _______________________.
A)total amount of each nutrient in the soil
B)amount (lbs or kg )of nutrient present in plant available forms
C)amount or concentration of nutrient in the soil solution
D)probability (likelihood)that nutrient application will improve plant growth
E)amount of nutrient needed to achieve balanced soil fertility

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Soil test results are best interpreted as indicating the probability or likelihood that nutrient application will improve plant growth. This is because soil tests typically assess the availability of nutrients to plants, rather than just the total amount of nutrients present, and use this information to predict whether adding more nutrients (through fertilizers, for example) would likely result in better plant growth.

Within the Technical Capabilities of the Particular Lab,most Soil Test