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Rising CO2, Crop Yield, and Leaf Area Measurement
Scientists are trying to work out how to capitalize on the increase in atmospheric carbon dioxide to increase crop yield. Leaf area is one of the main morphological features that is affected and is instrumental in influencing carbon assimilation. Though leaves are easily accessible, measurements of leaf area must be precise and non-destructive. New laser-based… Continue reading…
Upcoming Webinar: Made in the Shade- How 11 Research Studies Cleverly Use Canopy Analysis to Measure Crop & Forest Health
Special guest researchers Brendon Anthony of Colorado State University and Derek Godwin of Oregon State University, along with our application scientists Eric Munoz-Garcia and Galen George review 11 studies that have used canopy analysis for everything from typhoon effects to pruning! Here is a quick look at some of what will be covered: How pruning… Continue reading…
Made in the Shade: How 11 Research Studies Use Canopy Analysis [Webinar Recording]
A couple weeks ago we hosted a webinar that looked at real research studies using canopy analysis in a variety of ways! We were joined by two special guest researchers that talked about their own work using our CI-110 Plant Canopy Imager. It was great to see so many different ways canopy imaging is used-… Continue reading…
WEBINAR THIS WEEK- Leaf the Graph Paper at Home: Real-Life Applications for Leaf Area Meters
March 5, 2020 @ 8AM Special guest researchers Dr. Nicodeme Fassinou Hotegni and Dr. Adje Charlotte from the University of Abormey Calavi in Benin, Africa, will share their experience with leaf area meters. Our application scientist, Galen George, will also review a number of studies that have used leaf area measurements for everything from orchard… Continue reading…
How are Gaseous Pollutants Influencing Crop Growth?
The rising air pollution worldwide has spurred research into possible beneficial or adverse effects on plants and crops. These surprising findings provide an insight into the internal processes of plants that were otherwise unknown. New technological developments are being used in this field of science that give precise measurement and analyses of many plant features… Continue reading…
Leaf the Graph Paper Behind: Real-Life Applications for Leaf Area Meters [WEBINAR RECORDING]
Last Thursday, we hosted our monthly webinar and this time we focused on Leaf Area Meters! Application Scientist, Galen George, took a look at several studies that have used Leaf Area Meters in a variety of ways. We know the traditional method of finding Leaf Area Index (LAI) is time consuming and requires several items… Continue reading…
Measuring Soil Carbon Flux
The carbon fluxes of many terrestrial ecosystems are well known. However, below-ground carbon’s contribution to the carbon cycle of different ecosystems has yet to be defined and quantified for forest soils. Since most of the carbon fluxes are occurring out of sight and underground, research on this topic is particularly challenging. Scientists are relying on… Continue reading…
Defoliation Shifts Allocation of Resources in Plants
Carbon allocation by individual plants gives us information on carbon cycling and sequestration by forests. How a plant invests its resources in different functions depends on the species and also the stress it might face during its life cycle. Plant response to stress and tasks they prioritize is an exciting field of study that looks… Continue reading…
WEBINAR THIS THURSDAY- Back to Our Roots: A look at what’s happening in root research now and into the future!
During this time of social distancing, let’s come together (virtually) to talk about root research! Special guest researcher Dr. Lorenzo Rossi of the University of Florida, along with our application scientist, Galen George, review real life situations where root research has been used and will discuss where it’s headed in the future. Here is some… Continue reading…
Water-Stress Changes Resource Allocation in Plants
Drought is one of the most common forms of stress that affects plants both in the wild and in farms. Drought is predicted to increase in frequency and intensity in tropical and subtropical areas of the world due to climate change. We know that plants will defer in their response to changing environmental conditions. Hence,… Continue reading…
