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The Role of Transpiration in Climate Change Adaptation Strategies
Transpiration is a key physiological process maintaining plant form, water balance, temperature, and nutrient absorption. Climate change-driven transpiration alterations occur due to increased CO2 levels, temperature, water deficit, and precipitation patterns. Adaptation strategies in agriculture, which will be the worst hit sector by climate change, target transpiration rate and its changes to improve productivity in… Continue reading…
The Role of Stomatal Conductance In the Global Carbon Cycle
The global carbon cycle is crucial as it supports the food chain of natural ecosystems and humans. People also depend on the carbon cycle for industrial systems. Excess greenhouse gases of anthropogenic origin, carbon dioxide, and methane, are now driving climate change. Like stomatal conductance, green plants’ role and processes are central to the carbon… Continue reading…
Plant Science Software Master List
Agriculture 4.0, with a focus on precision agriculture, is data-driven. Decisions in agriculture are made based on data collection through advanced technology and precise analysis incorporating the latest scientific models. The data is collected from multiple sources, farms, remotely sensed imagery, and third-party sources. Researchers and agtech providers need software to analyze the vast data… Continue reading…
CID Bio-Science: Advancing Plant Research with Precision Measurement Tools
As plant researchers and growers, you know that every success and advancement begins with measurement. That’s why we at CID Bio-Science have dedicated ourselves to creating the world’s most precise and portable measurement tools for plant physiology research. With over 30 years of experience serving the plant and agronomic research communities, we have become a… Continue reading…
Maximizing Plant Efficiency: An Introduction to the CI-340 Photosynthesis Tool
The CI-340 photosynthesis tool is an innovative piece of technology that enables plant scientists to measure key aspects of plant physiology with precision and accuracy. Designed for use in both field and laboratory settings, this versatile tool allows researchers to measure a wide range of plant physiological parameters, including photosynthesis, transpiration, and stomatal conductance. By… 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…
Using Minirhizotrons in Wetland Studies
Understanding underground carbon fluxes in wetlands has been challenging since the standard methods have primarily been destructive. Non-destructive minirhizotrons were tested as a possible solution to studying underground dynamics. Minirhizotron installation, anchorage, image capture and analysis, and data upscaling recommendations are made to meet the needs of the unique environment of wetlands. A Methodological Framework… Continue reading…
5 Ways to Improve Water Use Efficiency
Improving water use efficiency, the ratio of yield to water supplied can boost food production for a growing population without additional use of limited water resources. Water use efficiency for food production can be improved at the farm or plant level. On farms, this can be achieved through optimized management. At the plant level, improvements… Continue reading…
WEBINAR RECORDING: SpectraVue Leaf Spectrometer Live Training
Learn More | Request a Quote | Schedule a Consultation Leaf spectral data is being used to understand vital plant stress attributes in crop optimization, forest productivity, and environmental research. Join Director of Applied Science Galen George for an in-depth, live training on the use and application of the CI-710s SpectraVue Leaf Spectrometer. We have designed this training to… Continue reading…
LAI Modeling to Improve Kiwifruit Orchard Management
This recent study combines many firsts to guide the management of kiwifruit orchards through precision agriculture. By focusing on leaf area index, choosing a precise estimation tool, the CI-110 Plant Canopy Imager, and including important textural information, the scientists aimed to discover and improve model prediction for monitoring growth and yield estimation in kiwifruit orchards.… Continue reading…
