Finding the best method for visualizing the root system architecture

Polman, Thomas (2021) Finding the best method for visualizing the root system architecture. Bachelor's Thesis, Biology.

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Abstract

Plants and trees are present in all sizes, colors and shapes, the one more remarkable than the other. The shoots of plants are relatively easy to monitor, since they are the above the ground portion of the plants. A lot of things can be interpreted about the plant only by looking at the shoot. However, this is only half of the plant while there is a whole root system under the ground. Where most of the nutrients are gathered, water is taken up and potentially symbiotic associations are taking place. Therefore, the root system is also an important aspect of interpreting the whole plant and a lot of factors are contributing to the shape of the root system architecture. Although, visualizing the root system may not be as simple as monitoring the shoot. Since, it is integrated into the soil. Researchers have used several methods to investigate and visualize the root system architecture of a plant. However, which method is the best? A “golden ratio” was set based on a few parameters which are important for the effectiveness and reproducibility of a technique. Based on these parameters could be concluded which technique was better than the other techniques. It was not possible to appoint a method to be the best method. Since, some techniques would give a better interpretation based on which source/detector they use (e.g. electromagnetic waves or an electric current). Therefore are simply better suited for measuring certain parameters of the RSA of a plant. While other techniques we

Item Type:	Thesis (Bachelor's Thesis)
Supervisor name:	Elzenga, J.T.M.
Degree programme:	Biology
Thesis type:	Bachelor's Thesis
Language:	English
Date Deposited:	25 Aug 2021 16:50
Last Modified:	25 Aug 2021 16:50
URI:	https://fse.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/25780

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