Why Does My CI‑202 Give Different Values Than My CI‑203?

CI-203 Leaf Area Meter

If you have used both the CI-202 Portable Laser Leaf Area Meter and the CI-203 Handheld Laser Leaf Area Meter, you may have noticed something that surprises many researchers at first. The same leaf scanned on both instruments can produce slightly different results. When researchers rely on accurate leaf area measurement for plant physiology, agronomy,… Continue reading…

What to Ask Your Supplier Before Buying a Plant Measurement Tool

What to Ask Your Supplier Before Buying a Plant Measurement Tool

Buying a plant measurement tool is rarely a casual purchase. These instruments sit at the center of data collection, and the quality of your results often depends on how well the tool matches your research goals. Whether you are measuring leaf area, photosynthesis, canopy structure, roots, or spectral properties, asking the right questions upfront can… Continue reading…