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Versatile Uses of Leaf Spectral Information
Leaf spectral signatures are non-destructive and are collected with handheld instruments onsite or with remotely sensed imagery. They have applications that range from basic and applied research to the day-to-day management of farms. Leaf spectral information is used to inform decisions for better control over operations to optimize food, fiber, and timber production. Leaf spectral… Continue reading…
How Leaf Reflectance Measures Plant Stress
Photochemical Reflectance Index (PRI) can be measured remotely to estimate several types of stress and nutrient deficiency in plants. It has been shown that PRI is an indicator of photosynthetic efficiency, which changes when plants face stress. Portable but accurate spectrometers that can make easy and rapid measurements of leaf spectral interactions help in establishing… Continue reading…
Spectral Data and Thermotolerance in Plants
Thermotolerance can be studied by the variation in photosynthesis in response to environmental factors. Chlorophyll fluorescence has emerged as an important method of determining plant photosynthetic rates, as it is non-destructive, rapid, and accurate. With the help of small portable devices, scientists have been able to find the amazing strategies plants have developed to tolerate… Continue reading…
Cadmium Toxicity in Plants
Cadmium is a heavy, non-biodegradable metal that is toxic to plants, people, and animals. With increasing pollution and emission of cadmium, its levels in agricultural soils are increasing. The risk to humans is high due to consumption of cadmium-contaminated food. Modern applications of gas analysis and laser measurements are speeding up research in addressing the… Continue reading…
Intro to Precision Forestry
Precision Forestry Improves Goods & Services Never before has the interest in preserving natural forests and efficient management of plantations been as great as the present. Demand for wood products is increasing. On the other hand, it is also evident that the remaining forests have to be protected to maintain our quality of life—the very… Continue reading…
Tree, Crop & Plant Stress – A Primer on Abiotic and Biotic Stressors
The natural conditions in which plants and trees grow are neither uniform nor controlled. Many changes or fluctuations, even if they are temporary, can have a negative impact on and stress plants. The factors which can lead to stress can be one of two types: abiotic or biotic. Stress can have serious repercussions on various… Continue reading…
New Video: How To Use Built-In Indices | SpectraVue Leaf Spectrometer
Application Scientist, Galen George walks us through how to utilize the vast array of built-in indices on the new SpectraVue Leaf Spectrometer! ATTEND THE SPECTRAVUE LAUNCH WEBINAR Why Commercial Agriculture Should Pay Attention to Leaf Spectroscopy in 2021: 3 Novel Uses for Leaf Spectroscopy in Leafy Greens, Berries and Cut Flowers Dr. Catherine Simpson (Texas… Continue reading…
Food Supply, Climate Change, and Epicuticular Wax
Leaf spectroscopy is used to indirectly get information on several morphological and physiological features of leaves and the plant as a whole. These can help in detecting stress. Though there are several means to measure stress using leaf spectral data, scientists continue looking for species-specific approaches to develop vegetatioin indices that can accurately predict stress… Continue reading…
WEBINAR: New Instrument for Measuring Plant Stress – SpectraVue Preview
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SpectraVue – Behind the Scenes
It feels great to get out in the field with a new instrument. Keep an eye out for our upcoming video featuring the brand new CI-710s SpectraVue Leaf Spectrometer! For more information on SpectraVue CLICK HERE.
