Advances in plant ecophysiology techniques. (2018)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Adela M. Sánchez-Moreiras, Manuel J. Reigosa, editors.
• Editors: Sánchez-Moreiras, Adela M; Reigosa Roger, Manuel Joaquín
• Contents: Intro; Preface; Contents; Chapter 1: In Vitro andIn Vivo Bioassays; 1 Introduction; 2 In Vitro Bioassays; 2.1 Seed Germination Bioassays; 2.2 Seedling Growth Bioassays; 3 In Vivo Assays; 3.1 Pre-emergence In Vivo Assays; 3.2 Post-emergence In Vivo Assays; References; Chapter 2: Root Morphology; 1 Introduction; 1.1 Root System Analysis; 1.2 Root Morphology andIts Parameters; 1.3 Root System Architecture; 1.4 Topological Analysis; 1.5 Fractal Analysis; 2 The WinRhizo System; 3 Image Acquisition; 3.1 Root Collection andStocking; 3.2 Root Staining; 3.3 Root Positioning andImage Acquisition. 4 Image AnalysisReferences; Chapter 3: Plant Photosynthetic Pigments: Methods andTricks forCorrect Quantification andIdentification; 1 Introduction toPhotosynthetic Pigments; 1.1 Leaf Composition ofPhotosynthetic Pigments; 1.2 Location andFunctions intheChloroplast; 1.3 Dynamics ofPhotosynthetic Pigments inResponse totheEnvironment; 2 Destructive Methods toQuantify Photosynthetic Pigments; 2.1 Sample Collection, Storage andGrinding; 2.1.1 Sample Collection; 2.1.2 Storage ofSamples; 2.1.3 Commendable Amount ofSample andMethods forGrinding. 2.2 Spectrophotometric Assay ofPhotosynthetic Pigments2.3 (U)HPLC Method toAssess Photosynthetic Pigment Composition; 2.3.1 Generalities About(U)HPLC Methodology forPigment Quantification; 2.3.2 Example ofaReliable Method forPigment Quantification byHPLC; 2.4 Near-Infrared Reflectance Spectroscopy (NIRS) forPigment Quantification; 3 Non-invasive Analysis ofPhotosynthetic Pigments; 3.1 Measurement ofPigments byLight Transmittance Throughthe Leaf; 3.2 Measure ofPigments by Leaf Light Reflectance; 3.3 Photographic Analysis; References. Chapter 4: Measuring Photosynthesis andRespiration withInfrared Gas Analysers1 Introduction; 1.1 Primary Carbon Metabolism andGas Exchange inLeaves; 2 Theoretical Approach; 2.1 Measuring Leaf Gas-Exchange: Basic Concepts andMeasurements; 2.2 Combining Chlorophyll Fluorescence andGas-Exchange: Opportunities forDeep Photosynthesis Characterization; 2.3 Modeling Gas-Exchange: Going Deeper intheLeaf Photosynthetic Characterization; 3 Practical Approach: Hands-on Protocol; 3.1 Preparing Your Gas-Exchange Analyser forPrecise Measurements; 3.1.1 Daily Checks Before Measuring. 3.1.2 "Long-Term" MaintenanceInternal Calibrations (Calibrations that Do Not Require anExternal Item fortheProcedure); External Calibrations (Calibrations that Required anExternal Item fortheProcedure); 3.2 Making aMeasurement; 3.2.1 Plants Need Time toAdapt toYour Measurements Conditions; 3.2.2 Selecting Your Target Leaves; 3.2.3 The Leaf Inside theChamber; Ensure Tight Closure Between Gaskets andtheLeaf; Reading Correct Leaf Temperature Values; Area Correction; Light Saturation Measurements; Air Vapor Pressure Deficit, Humidity andStomata Interaction.
• Publisher Details: Cham, Switzerland : Springer
• Publication Date: 2018
• Extent: 1 online resource
• Subjects: 571.2; Life sciences; Plant ecophysiology; Plant Ecology; Plant physiology; Biochemistry; Cell physiology; Agriculture; SCIENCE -- Life Sciences -- Anatomy & Physiology; Plant ecophysiology; Science -- Life Sciences -- Botany; Science -- Life Sciences -- Biochemistry; Science -- Life Sciences -- Cytology; Technology & Engineering -- Agriculture -- General; Plant physiology; Botany & plant sciences; Cellular biology (cytology); Agricultural science; Science -- Life Sciences -- Ecology; Plant ecology; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9783319932330; 3319932330
• Related ISBNs: 9783319932323; 3319932322
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references.; Note: Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed August 22, 2018).
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