Plant science articles
WEBINAR THIS WEEK- Shedding a Light on Photosynthesis: How researchers are using photosynthesis in 2020 + guest researcher Stephanie Wedryk, Director of R&D, RX Green Technologies
Join our Staff Scientist, Eric Munoz-Garcia, on June 4, at 8am PST, as he takes us through several real studies applying photosynthesis and chlorophyll fluorescence in recent research. We’ll also be joined by special guest Stephanie Wedryk, Director of Research and Development at RX Green Technologies, as she talks about her study of photosynthesis in… Continue reading…
Chlorophyll Fluorescence Detects Water Stress
Developing drought stress tolerance is one of the major targets of many crop breeding programs. Precise and efficient tools to measure drought stress is a vital requirement of these projects. One of the methods widely used by researchers is the measurement of chlorophyll fluorescence. Understanding the concept and the various plant processes that shape it… Continue reading…
Detect Stress by Measuring Photosynthesis
Plants face many environmental stresses, such as light, moisture, nutrients, temperature, and pollutants. Many of these factors are essential for plant growth, in optimum quantities; however, a dearth or excess can cause stress. As part of the plant’s overall response to stress, photosynthesis, which is one of the most important metabolic activities, also gets affected.… Continue reading…
A Tale of Two Lichens: Adaptations to Extreme Climate
In many extreme ecosystems, like deserts and polar regions, lichens play an important role as major carbon fixers and primary producers. Due to climate change, precipitation is expected to decrease and periods of dryness will lengthen. Lichens’ tolerance to periodic desiccation can make them vital for maintaining the carbon balance not only in their own… Continue reading…
Modifying Genetics, Physiology, and Biochemistry to Improve Drought Responses in Crops
Drought is the most common stress and has the largest effect on the growth and production of crops. Nearly a fourth of agricultural areas worldwide are affected by water shortage. Plants adapt to drought by altering their genetics, physiology, and biochemistry. Hence, these traits are being used to screen new cultivars, which can sustain growth… Continue reading…
Advances in Phytoremediation
Phytoremediation has many proponents to treat widespread chemical contaminants in soil, water, and air. It is low-cost, eco-friendly, and doesn’t require complicated technology and infrastructure. As it is a new branch of science, it is necessary to understand the processes involved in the different methods of phytoremediation to advise decision-making for application of this technology.… Continue reading…
The Dirt on Soil Carbon Formation During Afforestation
Soil carbon is the second-largest carbon sink in the world, and it is currently in focus during these times of accelerating climate change brought about by human activities. Very little is known on the patterns of carbon accumulation in the soil. Thus, it is essential to determine the mode and quantity of carbon being sequestered… Continue reading…
INTERVIEW: SpectraVue Launch With Fresh Plaza
Let’s talk about SpectraVue – the new leaf spectrometer for research and agriculture! Application Scientist, Galen George, and Fresh Plaza’s North America Editor, Marieke Hemmes sit down for a chat about the new SpectraVue Leaf Spectrometer and its applications in agriculture. Read the article in Fresh Plaza. Interested in receiving a quote? Request pricing here.
Root Analysis in the Field: Industries & Uses
Crops, Nutrients, Irrigation & Root Analysis Analysis of the root system is important in ensuring sustainable crop production, reducing nutrient input and irrigation, and protecting soil carbon pools. Getting rapid and frequent images of what is happening underground can help people make timely decisions about agricultural practices to maintain plant health and ensure the judicious… Continue reading…
How the University of Florida Uses 200 Root Tube Installations with the CI-602 Root Imager
The University of Florida, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS), Plant Root Biology Laboratory led by Dr. Lorenzo Rossi is located at the Indian River Research and Education Center (UF/IFAS IRREC) in Fort Pierce, Florida. Situated in the heart of the premiere grapefruit growing region of the world, the lab primarily uses the CI-602… Continue reading…
