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A microcomputer based method for the rapid and detailed measurement of seedling root systems

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A simple method for making detailed measurements of seedling root systems is described. Photocopies of root systems are traced over by an operator using a digitizing system attached to a microcomputer. The computer calculates and prints the lengths of axis, laterals and sublaterals for each root system. Accurate measurements can be achieved with a degree of speed and detail unobtainable by other methods.

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  1. National Vegetable Research Station, Wellesbourne, CV35 9EF, Warwick, UK

    P. A. Costigan, J. A. Rose & T. McBurney

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  1. P. A. Costigan
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Costigan, P.A., Rose, J.A. & McBurney, T. A microcomputer based method for the rapid and detailed measurement of seedling root systems. Plant Soil 69, 305–309 (1982). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02374528

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