Research Techniques in FBS Flashcards
What are Microscopy/Histo. Techniques?
Techniques to visualize plant anatomy & measure structures; the study of tissues and cells under a microscope; Cell biology; plant anatomy.
Microscopy is crucial in understanding plant structures at the cellular level.
What is the purpose of Microscopy?
To investigate the functional and adaptive responses to water stress through microscopic examination.
This helps in understanding how plants cope with environmental stressors.
What do Leaf Traits of Calophyllum inophyllum L. suggest?
Suitability for planting outside of natural habitat.
This highlights the importance of anatomical studies in ecological restoration.
How do environmental factors affect plants?
Changes in morpho-anatomy as affected by environmental factors or alterations in the environment.
Understanding these changes is crucial for adapting management practices.
What are the applications of Plant Anatomy?
Understanding how to manage, care for plants, and fight plant diseases; Functional plant anatomy, biochemistry, physiology, histochemistry, histogenesis.
Knowledge of plant anatomy is essential for effective horticulture and agriculture.
What does Gas Exchange Measurements involve?
Photosynthesis measurement using IRGA to analyze CO2 absorption and O2 release; Stomatal conductance measurement.
These measurements are vital for assessing plant health and productivity.
What is Chlorophyll Fluorescence?
Non-invasive measurement of photosystem II (PSII) activity.
This technique provides insights into the efficiency of photosynthesis.
What is Tree Surgery?
Repair of damaged trees, including removal of diseased parts and prevention of further decay.
Tree surgery is essential for maintaining urban and natural forests.
What are Biodiversity Assessment Techniques?
Species Diversity, Vegetation Survey, Faunal Survey, Microorganism Survey, Habitat.
These techniques help in evaluating ecosystem health and conservation needs.
What does Ecological Techniques encompass?
Understand components of a system; includes studies on ecophysiology, phenology monitoring, and seed biology.
These studies are critical for ecological research and conservation efforts.
Define Ecophysiology.
Study of interrelationship between normal physical functions of an organism and its environment.
This field helps in understanding plant responses to environmental changes.
What is Seed Biology?
Study of the structure, anatomy, and morphology of mature seeds.
Knowledge in this area is important for seed conservation and agriculture.
What do Germination and Growth Performance Tests indicate?
An indicator of how seeds will perform in the field.
These tests are essential for assessing seed quality and viability.
What are the Biotechnology Applications in Forestry?
Micropropagation, DNA recombinant technology, molecular marker assisted breeding, in vitro culture, cryopreservation.
These applications enhance tree breeding and conservation efforts.
What is Tissue Culture?
Growing plant cells, tissues, or organs isolated from the mother plant on artificial media in vitro.
This technique is widely used in plant propagation and research.
