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Grasslands Research Featuring CI-600 In-Situ Root Imager and RootSnap! Published in Invasive Plant and Science Management
University of Nebraska researchers Chengchou Han and Stephen L. Young have published their article “Root Growth of Two Perennial Grass Types and Musk Thistle (Carduus nutans) in Temperate Grasslands of North America” in the July/August edition mof Invasive Plant and Science Management. The article details their 2 year study using the CI-600 In-Situ Root Imager and… Continue reading…
Modified Atmosphere Packaging Gets a New QA Tool for Fresh-Cut Produce
Measuring only CO2 and O2 in Modified Atmosphere Packaging for produce leaves out an important key marker of produce freshness: Ethylene (C2H4). C2H4 production is a natural part of the plant life cycle, a complex hormone that varies not only between species, but from crop to crop of the same species. C2H4 has been called… Continue reading…
CI-900 for de-greening citrus gets even better
On Friday we had a wonderful call from a happy citrus grower, actually the production director from one of the largest citrus growers in the country. He was quite pleaased with the performance of his CI-900 Ethylene Analyzer evaluation unit which was great to hear however almost as exciting was the opportunity to share the news… Continue reading…
What are leaves?
What is a leaf, and what can it tell us about a plant? Why do scientists measure leaf area? Our new “What are leaves & why are they important?” infographic explains everything (click it to make it bigger).
Outposts: CI-600 In-Situ Root Imager at the Arctic Station
Icebergs dot the bay along the coast of Disko Island, home of the University of Copenhagen’s Arctic Station. Here researchers study environmental issues impacting the Polar Regions, including physical geography, botany, and zoological research. Dr. Marie Frost Arndal, Faculty of Science, University of Copenhagen, is heading a research project studying root dynamics in the Arctic.… Continue reading…
F-750 Featured in January Issue of Reussir Fruits et Legumes
January’s issue focuses on cutting-edge technologies for cultivating and harvesting crops, with the F-750 featured in the new products category. We are very pleased to be included in Reussir –which translates as “Success”–and for the opportunity to increase awareness of the F-750’s role in successful harvest decision-making. Check out their website for more information: http://fruits-legumes.reussir.fr/public/index.php?a=decouvrir-la-revue
