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Five Ways To Increase Harvest Index
Improving the harvest index is crucial for economic and ecological reasons. The means to increase the harvest index can vary with the crops. Plant breeding is more critical for maize, while irrigation practices are vital for rice. Growth regulators that increase source activity and strengthen sinks are needed in pineapple, while growth retardants to limit… Continue reading…
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Advancing Fruit Fly Suppression Research: The Role of the CI-203 Handheld Laser Leaf Area Meter
In recent years, fruit fly infestations have posed significant challenges to the agricultural industry, particularly fruit production. Among the problematic species, the Melon Fly (Bactrocera cucurbitae) and the Oriental Fruit Fly (B. dorsalis) have been particularly detrimental. Dr. Grant McQuate, a researcher at the USDA in Hilo, Hawaii, has devoted his career to understanding the… 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…
Empowering Researchers to Explore the Plant World: The CI-202 Portable Laser Leaf Area Meter
The CI-202, also known as the CID Bio-Science Portable Laser Leaf Area Meter, is a powerful tool for researchers in various fields, including plant physiology, forestry, environmental science, and crop research. This innovative device offers precise and accurate measurements of leaf area, length, width, and perimeter, as well as shape factor and aspect ratio calculations.… Continue reading…
Discover the Researchers and Professionals Leveraging the Plant Canopy Imager in Their Studies
The CID Bio-Science Plant Canopy Imager is a powerful tool used by researchers, academic institutions, plant physiologists, phytologists, horticulturists, and ecologists to gain a deeper understanding of the plant world. Our infographic provides an in-depth look at the various features and capabilities of the imager, as well as the benefits it offers to researchers in… 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…
LAI and Nutrient Levels Affect Douglas Fir Regeneration
If people were assured it is not invasive, introduced Douglas fir, which produces quality wood and can survive summer drought, could become a sustainable species for future forestry A study compared the regeneration of Douglas fir to other tree species in different native forests and under varying environmental conditions. Douglas fir cannot compete with productive… Continue reading…
