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Root Systems’ Role in Ecosystems
Root systems make several vital contributions to ecosystems through their structure and functioning, influencing their environments and encouraging microbial growth and activities. Roots influence biogeochemistry through their involvement in carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorus nutrient cycling. They are also significant contributors to the soil carbon sink. Roots build soil structure, stability, and water-holding capacity and promote… Continue reading…
Hydroponic Root Growth: Liquid Fertilizer’s Effect on Paprika From Concentrations in Hydroponic Cultures
Read the full study here. Research Authors: Jinen Hojo, Hiroyuki Chiba, and Takashi Ikeda, Meiji University, Tokyo, Japan Aspiring to shed light on the mysteries of plant growth, a team of researchers from Meiji University in Tokyo, Japan, undertook an interesting study to explore the effects of different liquid fertilizer concentrations on the growth of… Continue reading…
RootSnap! Webinar: From Root Imaging to Analysis – Best Practices and Applications
Join us for an in-depth exploration of RootSnap!, the effortless root analysis software from CID Bio-Science. Our webinar will take you through the latest release of RootSnap! and show you how to navigate and apply its suite of analysis tools. You’ll also get best practices for image collection and processing, as well as insights into… Continue reading…
Rootsnap! Training Pt. 3: A Time Series Case Study and Data Export With Rootsnap!
In the final part of our three-part series on using Rootsnap! software, Kendra Ellertson will take you through a time series case study, demonstrating how to map out root growth and dieback over time and how to see the data output from your project. With the CID Bio-Science In-Situ Root Imager, which makes high-resolution observation… Continue reading…
Rootsnap! Training Pt. 2: Tracing Out Root Systems and Accurately Adding Points in Rootsnap!
Ready to dive deeper into Rootsnap! software? In part two of our three-part series, Kendra Ellertson will walk you through tracing the roots and using all the tools in the software. With tracing enhancements like the “Snap-to-Root” function that snaps root tracing points to the center of the root automatically and integrated image enhancement features,… Continue reading…
Rootsnap! Training Pt. 1: Setting Up Your Project and Importing Pictures with Rootsnap!
Get ready to take your root imaging to the next level! Join CID Bio-Science’s application scientist, Kendra Ellertson, in the first part of our three-part series on using Rootsnap! software. In this tutorial, Kendra will guide you through setting up your project, importing pictures, and getting yourself ready to start tracing roots. With Rootsnap!, you… 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…
Insider Look: Unearthing the Secrets of Root Growth Vigor with Ehsan From True Organic’s R&D Department
In a recent conversation with Scott (CID), Ehsan shared his work in the R&D department of True Organic, where he focuses on improving crop vigor by creating a better environment for crops. Specifically, he discussed using rhizotrons to measure and visualize root growth in response to various fertilizer treatments. Although Ehsan encountered some difficulties and… Continue reading…
The 10 most-cited Studies on Root Research in 2022
Roots are vital for resource acquisition and transport, determining plant growth, ability to withstand stress, and biomass accumulation. However, roots can also be affected by the environment and soil flora and fauna. Being underground, the root system, the “hidden half of plants,” has only lately been studied in detail after the development of modern tools… Continue reading…
Discover the Revolutionary CI-600 In-Situ Root Imager for Non-Destructive Root Imaging
Discover how non-destructive, high-resolution root imaging can enhance your plant and crop research with the CID Bio-Science CI-600 In-Situ Root Imager. This portable tool makes it simple to observe root growth and behavior with unparalleled accuracy, giving you a holistic view of plant health that can help you optimize crop production and enhance forest sustainability.… Continue reading…
