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CI‑203 Handheld vs CI‑202 Portable: Trade‑offs in Mobility and Precision
Choosing the right laser leaf area meter can influence how efficiently researchers collect, analyze, and interpret plant morphology data. CID Bio-Science offers two flagship models, the CI-203 Handheld Laser Leaf Area Meter and the CI-202 Portable Laser Leaf Area Meter, both designed to provide fast, high-resolution, non-destructive measurements in the field or lab. While they… Continue reading…
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Mastering Precision Agriculture: A Comprehensive 6-Question Guide
Precision agriculture, also known as precision farming, uses modern technology to raise the caliber and output of agricultural practices. In the early 20th century, we discovered the drawbacks of conventional farming techniques, leading to revolutionary technique development. We live in a time when the agricultural sector is about to undergo a complete transformation because of… Continue reading…
A Conversation with Forest Ecophysiologist Sybil Gotsch: Exploring Climate Change and Forest Productivity.
In this conversation between Galen George and Sybil Gotsch, a forest ecophysiologist based at the University of Kentucky, we gain insight into Gotsch’s research on how plants respond to stress and how different communities of plants are impacted by climate change. Gotsch shares her experiences leading fieldwork in Costa Rica and Georgia and her plans… Continue reading…
CID Bio-Science Inc’s Advanced Tools: Providing a Holistic Picture of Plant Performance for Plant Science Research
Multifaceted experiments that examine complex internal plant responses to environment and management are standard and require equally sophisticated measuring and analyzing devices. A new generation of onsite plant science devices gives novel, rapid, and precise insights into above- and below-ground processes to advance and accelerate research. Scientists can use the tools to study diverse morphological… Continue reading…
How Scientists Measure Terrestrial Carbon Pools
With the world clamoring to limit climate change, the focus on carbon pools has never been greater. Accurate measurement of carbon pools and tracking changes is crucial for designing and evaluating programs to mitigate global warming or monitor climate change effects. Several approaches exist to measure carbon pools, in which advanced plant instruments are crucial… Continue reading…
Non-Destructive and Efficient: The Benefits of the CI-203 Handheld Laser Leaf Area Meter for Plant Research
Looking to simplify and streamline your plant research data-collection workflow? Look no further than the CI-203 Handheld Laser Leaf Area Meter, the non-destructive solution to quick and intuitive leaf area measurements. This state-of-the-art instrument enables researchers to gather essential data for a wide range of applications, including forestry and environmental research, crop production, and plant… Continue reading…
Seven Crucial Applications Of Leaf Area Data
Leaf area data is essential to research as the leaf is the largest plant organ involved in several crucial physiological processes and has maximum environmental interaction. Leaf area directly correlates to photosynthetic capacity, transpiration rate, and stomatal conductance. Plant growth and biomass accumulation can be predicted using leaf area data. This relationship has applications in… Continue reading…
