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Plant Responses to Heat Stress

Heat stress affects crop development, growth, and productivity. Plants have adaptive responses for either avoidance or tolerance of heat stress. The plant responds to heat, which can be molecular, biochemical, cellular, physiological, and morphological, and is being used by scientists to develop new cultivars for the future. The increase in temperature due to climate change… Continue reading…

How to Measure 7 Types of Stress in Plants Using Leaf Spectroscopy

Leaf Spectroscopy can measure seven common stresses that crops encounter. The crop leaf stressors are drought, nutrient deficiency, temperature, pests, diseases, salinity, and herbicides. Spectral changes due to physiological, anatomical, and chemical alterations triggered by stress are used in its measurement. Various methods are visual, multispectral, hyperspectral, thermal imaging, and light interaction. Yield depends on… Continue reading…

How Climate Change Impacts Leaf Pigments

Chlorophylls, carotenoids, and anthocyanins are the pigments coloring leaves green, orange, and red, respectively. Chlorophyll degradation, a crucial phenomenon in autumn, is getting delayed due to climate change cutting the fall color change time short with repercussions on nitrogen cycling and carbon storage. Warm temperature makes tropical forest leaves darker and reduces light reflection, which… Continue reading…

Challenges of Cold Stress in Rice: the Impact of Technology

A team of dedicated scientists led by Árpád Székely, Tímea Szalóki, Mihály Jancsó, János Pauk, and Csaba Lantos set out to understand the effects of cold stress on rice seedlings. The challenge was significant. Cold stress is a major factor affecting the growth and productivity of rice, a staple food for more than half of… Continue reading…

Mastering Precision Agriculture: A Comprehensive 6-Question Guide

Precision agriculture, also known as precision farming, uses modern technology to raise the caliber and output of agricultural practices. In the early 20th century, we discovered the drawbacks of conventional farming techniques, leading to revolutionary technique development. We live in a time when the agricultural sector is about to undergo a complete transformation because of… 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…

50 Best Universities for Plant Science

Plant science refers to various research subjects investigating plants, their characteristics, growth, and environmental interaction. Diverse disciplines, from plant systematics, anatomy, genetics, plant biochemistry, microbiology, molecular biology, physiology, ecology, crop science, forestry, nature conservation, and climate change, fall into this category. Students who want to learn state-of-art plant sciences should consider studying at universities recognized… Continue reading…

Top 105 Essential Resources for Plant Science Professionals: Updated for 2023

As plant science continues to play a critical role in creating a healthier, more sustainable planet, the demand for the latest resources and technologies in the field has never been greater. CID Bio-Science is dedicated to providing precise, portable, and non-destructive measurement tools that allow plant researchers to advance our understanding of the natural world.… Continue reading…

6 Essential Applications of Leaf Spectrometers

6 Essential Applications of Leaf Spectrometers Leaf spectrometers collect and analyze reflected, transmitted, or absorbed light to provide vital plant information. The parameters measured are chemical concentrations, color analysis, photochemical reactions, optical and physical properties of leaves, and the extinction coefficient of light. These properties are applied on various scales from leaf, and individual… Continue reading…

Teaching with plant science tools

Kim Collins and her team at Northport High School have been utilizing the CI-710s SpectraVue Leaf Spectrometer to lend a modern, data-driven approach to students’ research projects. In this interview, we dive into how this technology-forward curriculum is empowering the next generation of plant science researchers and explore two unique student-led projects using Spectravue.