ISSN:
1573-8264
Keywords:
growth analysis
;
total vertical projections
;
Zea mays
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Abstract A non-destructive method of total vertical projections for estimating the length of rigid root systems, not introduced yet in plant sciences, is described. It is demonstrated on measuring less and more dense root systems of seedlings of Zea mays grown at hypoxic or control conditions. Photographs of six vertical projections (30° apart) of each root system were taken and evaluated. The method being based on proved mathematical formula offers unbiased estimation of the length of a rigid root system, curved in three-dimensional space, by non-destructive means. Thus, it is applicable during ongoing experimentation on plants grown in a solution culture. It was shown that less than 120 intersections between the root projection and test lines in one photograph ensured sufficient precision of the method and that the observer subjectivity could be overcome by presented instructions.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1023/A:1001063725159
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