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A root observation and sampling chamber (rhizotron) for pot studies

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A plant root observation chamber (rhizotron) was designed to examine soil-grown roots under a stereomicroscope and to sample roots and soil during the growth period of a pot study. The mini-rhizotrons are inexpensive to construct and are suitable for replicated, multitreatment experiments. Illustrative data on root hair and lateral development are presented for seedlings of four crop species.

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  1. B. R. James

    Present address: Agronomy Dept., Cornell University, 14853, Ithaca, NY, USA

  2. J. F. Amadon

    Present address: Dubois and King, Inc., 05060, Randolph, VT, USA

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  1. Plant and Soil Science Department, University of Vermont, 05405, Burlington, VT, USA

    B. R. James, R. J. Bartlett & J. F. Amadon

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  1. B. R. James
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Vermont Agric. Exp. Stn. Journal Article No 572.

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James, B.R., Bartlett, R.J. & Amadon, J.F. A root observation and sampling chamber (rhizotron) for pot studies. Plant Soil 85, 291–293 (1985). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02139633

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