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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…

Detecting Plant Root Diseases & Pests

Early detection means early root disease control Soil-borne pests and diseases are harder to detect than those on the aerial parts of a plant. Visible symptoms in leaves and stem appear only in the final stages of the attacks. If plants are treated at this point, it may be difficult to avoid plant injury, as… 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…

Regulating Fertilizer Applications in Agriculture For Healthier Crops & Environment

Farm Fertilizer – A Double-Edged Sword The excessive use of fertilizers is one of the main causes of the environmental impact of industrial agriculture. The notion that more is better has caused more harm than good to farming, as well as the environment. Therefore, using the right amount of fertilizers is considered an important part… Continue reading…

Emerging Irrigation Methods for Vineyards

In an attempt to improve food production at a time when water resources are getting scarce, scientists are focusing on novel methods to manipulate the physiology of crops. Many deficit irrigation strategies that reduce water use are being tried. One of them is the new partial rootzone irrigation, which can improve water use efficiency, crop… Continue reading…

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Back to Our Roots: Root research now and into the future [FULL WEBINAR]

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New CI-600 Root Analysis Demo [VIDEO]

For more information about root analysis, click the following links to view more information on the CI-600 Root Analyzer and the CI-602 Narrow Gauge Root Analyzer.

Non-Destructive Root Imaging – Webinar and Live Demo

Webinar Transcription Alright, so, we are just about a full house here already. So, we’ll get started with the presentation. As you should be able to see on your screen, it should say, “A Change of View: Using Root Imaging to Expand your Research by CID Bio-Science.” Online with me is actually our distribution manager,… Continue reading…