CID Bio-Science In-Situ Root Imager

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CID Bio-Science In-Situ Root Imager

Designed for observation of root systems, the In-Situ Root Imager is a minirhizotron system that captures non-destructive, high-resolution digital images of root systems underground. Use the images to observe the development of root systems over time; track the establishment of new crops throughout the growing season; detect and diagnose plant pathogens and disorders before changes are visible above ground; and time fertilizer application. The system consists of the In-Situ Root Imager, transparent acrylic tubes which are installed in the ground, an included tablet computer, and the free RootSnap! Analysis Software. After selecting the site (or sites) that you plan to evaluate, install the transparent tubes in the ground. Insert the end of the tube with the watertight plug into the soil. The end of the tube which is above the ground features an insulated removable cap. Allow soil and any established plant roots to settle around the tubes over the course of a few days to a few months. The plant roots will then grow around each transparent tube, and any roots and soil touching the tube’s exterior will be imaged by the system. Tubes can be used in multiple locations of your experimental plot; simply take the imager to each location where tubes have been installed. To begin scanning, lower the imager down into the transparent tube. Using the included tablet computer, select the desired image resolution and take scans at various depths. Rotating the scanner in the tube produces live-updating 360° images of the surrounding roots and soil. The collected images can be analyzed using RootSnap! software which calculates root parameters such as length, area, volume, diameter, and branching angle. The In-Situ Root Imager is capable of producing images of up to 23.5 million pixels with a scan resolution of up to 600 DPI. The imager's linear scanning system creates no image distortion, ensuring scan accuracy. The tubes are extremely durable and can last up to 10 years in certain environments, allowing roots to be analyzed over multiple growing seasons. Includes In-Situ Root Imager, a tablet computer, 6 soil tubes with insulated watertight caps, a calibration tube, a USB cable, a collapsible slider rod with tube cap, an Allen Wrench, and a carrying case.

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