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Main Title Rootbox for Quantitative Observations on Intact Entire Root Systems.
Author Neufeld, H. S. ; Durall, D. M. ; Rich, P. M. ; Tingey., D. T. ;
CORP Author Corvallis Environmental Research Lab., OR. ;Pacific Northwest Forest and Range Experiment Station, Corvallis, OR. Forestry Sciences Lab. ;Los Alamos National Lab., NM.
Publisher c1989
Year Published 1989
Report Number EPA/600/J-89/198;
Stock Number PB90-138439
Additional Subjects Plant growth ; Pine trees ; Roots ; Observation ; Reprints ; Pinus elliottii ; Pinus ponderosa ; Mycorrhizas ; Image processing
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NTIS  PB90-138439 Some EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. 07/26/2022
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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. (Copyright (c) Kluwer Academic Publishers.)