ISSN:
1573-5036
Keywords:
image processing
;
mycorrhizae
;
Pinus elliottii
;
Pinus ponderosa
;
rhizotron
;
root box
;
root growth
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Agriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Fishery, Domestic Science, Nutrition
Notes:
Abstract A rootbox is described which allows observation of an intact, entire root system. Roots are sandwiched against a plexiglass surface by a nylon mesh that is impermeable to roots, but permeable to water and nutrients. To quantify root growth non-destructively, roots of different size classes are traced onto acetate sheets using different color pens, and root lengths determined by digital image analysis.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF02220725
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