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Using the CI‑340 Handheld Photosynthesis System for Drought Stress Trials in Wheat

Drought stress trials in wheat often come down to one core question: how efficiently is the plant still exchanging gas as water becomes limiting? The CI-340 Handheld Photosynthesis System is designed for exactly this type of work. In field plots, greenhouses, and controlled environments, the CI-340 Handheld Photosynthesis System gives researchers direct access to photosynthesis,… Continue reading…

A Comprehensive Glossary of Plant Science Terms: Delving into the World of Botanical Research

Welcome to the fascinating world of plant science! This comprehensive glossary overviews essential plant research, physiology, and horticulture terms. Whether you’re a student, researcher, or plant enthusiast, understanding these terms will deepen your knowledge and appreciation of plants’ diverse and complex lives. Explore the glossary to discover the mechanisms behind plant growth, reproduction, adaptation, and… Continue reading…

Cassava Cultivation and the Photosynthesis Process in Drought

To meet the needs of a growing population, society faces the challenge of increasing crop production with reduced resources. This challenge is further complicated by increasingly extreme weather conditions induced by climate change. Even crops such as cassava that are adapted to drought have recorded decreases in yield. In Latin America, a group of scientists… Continue reading…

Improving Photosynthetic Efficiency Research

Maximizing photosynthesis is key to increasing food yield and remains one of the top priorities in both the breeding and plant science world. Measuring photosynthesis in crops in field conditions is necessary, and it is, indeed, the ideal way to test new varieties and agricultural practices. However, until recently, difficulty in performing field measurements has… Continue reading…

Roots, Shoots, and Photosynthesis: Measuring Tree Sapling Response to Drought

Drier and longer summers are taking a toll on trees in temperate regions acclimatized to more rainfall. Therefore, in an attempt to suggest efficient propagation and maintenance practices to match new climate patterns, scientists are studying how various species deal with drought. Advanced analytic tools that can be used consistently in the field are a… Continue reading…

Optimizing Micronutrients in Rice and Citrus using Photosynthetic Measurement

Several micronutrients are involved in the metabolic activities of plants, and their deficiency can affect both crop health and yield. The elements that are connected with the photosynthesis system have a substantial bearing on the biomass plants can produce. Their role in carbohydrate production, however, also allows detection of their deficiency by directly measuring photosynthetic… Continue reading…

Influence of Environment on Plants

There is no denying the importance of light for the growth of plants; however, there are many other environmental factors—such as temperature, moisture and nutrient availability, and soil type–that also influence plant growth. These factors do not act in isolation and are, many times, correlated. So, it is interesting to see how light works in… Continue reading…

Detecting Salinity Stress in Crops

Salinity inhibits growth and development in crops. Due to the extent of damage salinity causes to agriculture, it is identified as a major threat to food production. Therefore, practices to deal with the effects of salinity on crops are receiving a lot of attention. To be able to provide proper recommendations that are also sustainable,… Continue reading…

Irrigating with Saline or Seawater

Currently, agriculture uses seventy percent of the freshwaters, globally. Available freshwater sources will not be enough to increase food production to feed growing populations in the coming decades. Therefore, there is a concerted effort to grow crops with seawater. Hence, scientists are investigating the various challenges involved in growing plants with saline water. These include… Continue reading…

Aiming to Optimize Irrigation Levels

With irrigation being used in many spheres of life and food production methods getting diversified, it is not surprising that research on this topic is getting more specialized. Procedures for analysis, which were restricted earlier to big institutions, need to be widely available so that their reach is extended and science will benefit from more… Continue reading…