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TeraTEST / Biological soil intelligence

See what conventional soil testing can miss.

Go beyond physical and chemical measurements. Understand the biological characteristics of your soil and uncover insights to support healthier, more productive plantations.

  • Microbial composition
  • Biological functions
  • Soil health indicators
  • Potential biological risks
Why soil biology matters

There’s more to soil health than nutrients alone.

Conventional soil testing measures important chemical and physical properties. TeraTEST adds the biological perspective, revealing more about the living ecosystem beneath your crops.

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What it measures

Conventional soil testing

Chemical and physical conditions.

  • Nutrients (N, P, K)
  • pH and soil properties
  • Basic soil chemistry
  • Physical characteristics
Essential baseline information
What TeraTEST adds

TeraTEST biological analysis

The biological dimension.

  • Microbial communities
  • Biological functions
  • Soil health indicators
  • Potential biological risks
Additional context for action
Young plant growing from a block of soil with visible roots
Conventional viewBiological view
Chemistry + BiologyTogether, they offer a more informed view of soil management.

Biological analysis complements — rather than replaces — conventional agronomic testing.

The science

Decode your soil’s biological potential.

TeraTEST provides insight into microbial communities and biological functions associated with nutrient cycling, organic matter decomposition, root interactions, and potential biological risks.

Illustrative young plant with its root system in the soil

Illustrative. Functions are reported as biological potential and indicators, not direct field measurements.

TeraTEST technology

How it Works

TERAsoil Technology

Harnessing the power of the soil microbiome to give farmers, food companies, and fertilizer companies a clearer view beneath every growing decision.

Data Collection

  1. Data collection as a base for soil analysis.

    Illustrative photograph of an Indonesian field worker collecting a soil sample in an oil palm plantationSTEP 01
    STEP 01 / Soil Collection

    Start with the soil and the field question.

    Representative soil samples and field information form the base for analysis by TERAsoil technology. The crop, location, and assessment goal help define what the results need to explain.

  2. Extract soil DNA for biological analysis.

Data Analysis

  1. Generate soil genomics data with NGS.

  2. Benchmark data with a worldwide database.

  3. Find targeted indicators for crop and region.

Solution

  1. Organize findings in a MISS report.

  2. Match recommendations to the field's needs.

Illustrative photograph of an Indonesian field worker collecting a soil sample in an oil palm plantationSTEP 01
STEP 01 / Soil Collection

Start with the soil and the field question.

Representative soil samples and field information form the base for analysis by TERAsoil technology. The crop, location, and assessment goal help define what the results need to explain.

Laboratory methods and available indicators depend on the selected TeraTEST service. Photographs and report visuals are illustrative; recommendations require actual analysis and local agronomic review.

Insights dashboard

Turn biological data into management decisions.

Explore how biological indicators can be organized into clear insights, helping agricultural teams interpret soil conditions and consider practical next steps.

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Illustrative preview
Example plantation

Sample estate

A conceptual view of how field observations and biological analysis might be presented together.

Demo data · no client results
Biological health summary
Example
view

Interpret indicators alongside sampling context and conventional tests.

Key biological indicators

Nutrient cyclingPotential to review
Decomposition potentialPotential to review
Root associationsContext needed
Microbial diversityPotential to review
Biological risk observationsFollow up as needed

Example trend

Management priorities

  1. Review organic inputs and residue management.
  2. Evaluate ground-cover practices in sampled areas.
  3. Investigate relevant biological risk observations with an agronomist.

Illustrative interface only. No live data or verified client results.

The next step

Understand your soil. Plan what comes next.

Explore biological soil assessment for your plantation.

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