Plant Growth Analysis Flashcards
1
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What is plant growth analysis?
A
The study of interactions between plant growth and the growing environment, often in relation to time.
2
Q
Define allometry
A
The study of biological scaling.
How does one characteristic affect another, and can one measurement be used to predict others?
3
Q
Name 8 plant growth analysis measurements
A
SLA, LAR, LWR, RGR, AGR, LAI, HI, DW.
4
Q
What can SLA be used to measure?
A
Leaf thickness (more light usually induces more palisade cell growth for thicker, smaller leaves that lose less moisture through transpiration). Low light acclimation- adaptations that help with efficient light-harvesting or out-competing others. This is a change in the proportion of chlorophyll to accessory pigments.
