Future Analytics Inc.
About
When considering nutrient
mobility in soil, soil chemistry, biology, and
the interaction between chemistry and
biology becomes important. The complexity
of these interactions is what makes
interpreting soil test results so challenging.
At Future Analytics lab in Red Deer, Alberta, soil
testing takes a unique approach in that
reducing dynamics are included. Simply put
in chemistry terms, a reducing dynamic is
that which gains electrons. The chemistry
term “oxidizing” is that which loses
electrons. Biology will always exist in some
form within a soil structure but knowing if
you have anaerobic or aerobic biology is
crucial for soil health.
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Understanding not only the
reducing dynamic but also the ratio
between the oxidizing and reducing
numbers is a paramount step to understanding if your soil structure is shifting to more anaerobic or aerobic.
Humic Acid Analysis
Humic acid is a by-product from a degradation process. Understanding degradation in terms of being anaerobic or aerobic is important. An example of natural humic acid being released through wood degradation is illustrated in the picture to the right. Further decomposition will give lignin, humic acid and a black compost being aerobic in nature. These dynamics give higher oxygen levels which allows electrons to be removed from nutrients including calcium and magnesium to eliminate compaction which leads to more beneficial biology.
Plant sap analysis plays a crucial role in nutrient dynamics, as it measures the xylem sap within leaves. This analysis helps illustrate how various nutrients interact with one another, particularly in relation to soil such as eH levels and the balance between oxidized and reduced states. By examining these interactions, we can gain valuable insights into plant health and soil quality. Understanding these dynamics is essential for optimizing nutrient uptake and supporting plant growth which in turn gives higher nutrient dense foods.
Greenhouse water nutrient testing
Future Analytics thrived in its initial months thanks to the invaluable support from local hydroponic greenhouses. This partnership has fostered a strong foundation of trust, allowing for the collection of consistent water nutrient data on a weekly basis. With essential information, we ensure optimal plant growth for a variety of crops, including tomatoes, peppers eggplants, cucumbers, and lettuce. Our commitment to precise analytics helps elevate the standards of hydroponic farming.
Owner
Melissa Werkema
Upon completion of the Chemical Sciences program at the British Columbia Institute of Technology in 2009, I began my career as an Analytical Technician performing food testing for fruits, vegetables and honey in Burnaby, BC. Moving forwards, I then accepted a research project at the Weizmann Science Institute in Rehovot, Israel where I independently extracted and analyzed over 40 plants and herbs grown in Israel and Europe. This data was then used to build a reference library.
Contact Us
Thanks for your interest in our research and testing. Get in touch with us for any questions or comments regarding our work and publications.
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Bay #3, 7895-49Ave
Red Deer, AB
T4P 2B4
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(403) 801-1996
