Field studies equipment

Question 1

how do you you use a chlorophyll meter? what are the units?

Answer 1

µmol/m^2
1. switch on and calibrate
2. put leaf in clamp and hold closed
3. higher number for dark leaf

Question 2

how do you use a light meter? what is something important to remember? what is the unit?

Answer 2

keep cap on sensor
µmol of light/sec/m^2/µAMP
1. turn on
2. take off cap
3. sensor reads in real time

Question 3

how do you use a leaf area meter? what does it measure? what is the unit?

Answer 3

surface area size of leaf
measures in cm^2
1. switch on for conveyor belt to start spinning
2. record starting value
3. put leaf on conveyor belt and subtract from starting value

Question 4

what are tools used for length or counting, temp?

Answer 4

1. counter
2. ruler/tape measure
3. digital caliper (width)
4. thermometer (don’t hold glass)

Question 5

how do you use a moisture meter? what is the scale and unit?

factors affecting moisture

Answer 5

no unit
1-3 - dry, 4-7 - moist, 8-10 wet
1. on
2. stick into soil

type of soil, sunlight, slope

Question 6

mL to µL?

Answer 6

1mL = 1000 µL

Question 7

purpose of ethanol and flame for plating?

Answer 7

ethanol: kill bacteria
flame: burn extra ethanol
tap surface of spreader to lid of plate to see condensation