Main Title |
Rootbox for Quantitative Observations on Intact Entire Root Systems. |
Author |
Neufeld, H. S. ;
Durall, D. M. ;
Rich, P. M. ;
Tingey., D. T. ;
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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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Holdings |
Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last Modified |
Checkout Status |
NTIS |
PB90-138439 |
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07/26/2022 |
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Collation |
6p |
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.) |