GXLAB
Boundary-Line Analysis
Yield Response Modelling
Upload GXLab soil results and a yield layer to identify likely yield-limiting soil factors.
Inputs
Input template. Start with the GXLab soil test import template:
download the CSV template.
Keep the first row as column headers, the second row as units, then add one sample per row. The key fields are Sample ID, Latitude and Longitude. Soil test results should be numeric columns, for example pH, nitrate nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, sulphur, organic carbon or other lab results you want tested against yield.
Yield layer. Upload a yield map or productivity layer covering the same paddock or field as the soil samples. The layer should be georeferenced, use real-world coordinates, and overlap the sample points. A GXLab layer export ZIP is preferred. A GeoTIFF also works. Values should represent yield directly, such as tonnes per hectare, or a relative productivity index such as NDVI. If using NDVI or another index, tick the conversion option below and enter the low and high yield values.
Disclaimer. This tool is a decision-support tool only. Results depend on the quality, density and alignment of the soil test data and yield layer. The limiting factors, target distances and management notes should be reviewed by a qualified agronomist or advisor before fertiliser, lime, gypsum or other treatments are applied. Do not use the output as a standalone prescription map. Check product rates, crop requirements, soil constraints, local regulations and safety directions before making field applications.
Yield layer. Upload a yield map or productivity layer covering the same paddock or field as the soil samples. The layer should be georeferenced, use real-world coordinates, and overlap the sample points. A GXLab layer export ZIP is preferred. A GeoTIFF also works. Values should represent yield directly, such as tonnes per hectare, or a relative productivity index such as NDVI. If using NDVI or another index, tick the conversion option below and enter the low and high yield values.
Disclaimer. This tool is a decision-support tool only. Results depend on the quality, density and alignment of the soil test data and yield layer. The limiting factors, target distances and management notes should be reviewed by a qualified agronomist or advisor before fertiliser, lime, gypsum or other treatments are applied. Do not use the output as a standalone prescription map. Check product rates, crop requirements, soil constraints, local regulations and safety directions before making field applications.
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Soil test CSV
GXLab sample export template. Header row, units row, then data.
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Drop CSV here or click to browse
single file · .csv
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Yield layer(s)
Yield map exported as a GXLab layer ZIP, or one or more GeoTIFF yield layers.
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Drop yield layer here or click to browse
GXLab layer ZIP or GeoTIFF · .zip / .tif / .tiff
Results
Total 0
Inside yield layer 0
Columns selected 0
Predictors fitted 0
Yield-limiting factor
Each area coloured by the soil property predicted to most constrain yield at the nearest sample point. Voronoi partitioning, clipped to yield layer extent.
Boundary lines
Per-sample table
Soil test selection
Other maps
Method. Auto mode fits a cubic smoothing spline to the per-predictor maximum-yield subset. Optimum-range mode uses user-entered low-stress, optimum and high-stress thresholds, useful for pH where both low and high values can reduce yield potential.
| Sample ID | Point Name | Lat | Lon | Actual yield | Potential yield | Limiting factor | Value | Target range | Distance to target | Action | Yield gap |
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Untick soil test result columns you do not want included. For pH or other optimum-range variables, choose Optimum range, enter the stress and optimum thresholds, then press Re-fit. Samples stay in the analysis.
Management distance to target
Average distance from target for each limiting factor. Optimum-range columns use the user-entered optimum band. Auto spline columns derive a practical target band from the fitted response where predicted yield stays within 95% of the fitted peak.