The Concept
This package allows accurate measurements of photosynthesis, respiration and photorespiration at a fraction of the cost of research-grade instruments. The package includes an Halogen Light Source which supplies photosynthetically active radiation. There is also a Light Sensor included in the package, which attaches to the underside of the leaf chamber, to measure the light intensity during an experiment. For more comprehensive measurements of flow rate, this package also includes a Digital Flow Monitor which allows you to view flow rate on the computer screen and save the information in the data file.
Plant CO2 Analysis Manuals
The Instructor's Manual includes detailed information on every aspect of the CO2 analysis packages. In both the Instructor's and Student's Manuals, background information is provided for each of the 8 experiments described, and protocols are presented in a logical and precise manner. Data analysis sections introduce students to numerous photosynthetic parameters including: Carboxylation Efficiency, CO2 Compensation Point, Photochemical Efficiency, Light and CO2 Saturation Kinetics. All experiments may be adapted for students at different levels, and a CD is provided for easy editing. Purchasers are assigned the unlimited right to copy software and manuals for use in their University Department.
Also included in this package is a template for the calculation of such gas exchange parameters as:
Photosynthetic rate
Transpiration rate (requires S161 Relative Humidity & Temp Sensor, available option for the CO500-FCM)
Leaf conductance (requires S161 Relative Humidity & Temp Sensor, available option for the CO500-FCM)
Internal CO2 concentration (requires S171 Leaf Chamber Thermistor, available option for the CO500-FCM)
The CO500 Package Includes:
A101 Laboratory Stand
A102 Accessories Bracket
A111 Halogen Light Source
A112 Voltage Regulator
A211 Leaf Chamber Accessories Kit
G100 AC Gas Pump
G112 Flow Through Leaf Chamber
G122 Large Gas Bags
G265 Flow Controller and Monitor
S141 Light Sensor
S151 Infrared CO2 Analyzer (Includes CO2 and H2O scrubbers)
C410 LabPro Interface
C901 Logger Pro Software
C404 Customized Setup Software
Instructor's and Student's Manuals
Optional Additions:
Consider adding an S171 Leaf Chamber Thermistor to directly measure leaf temperature while the leaf is inside the sample chamber.
For a less expensive system to measure Photosynthesis, consider the CO500 package which uses a rotameter flow meter instead of the Digital Flow Controller & Monitor.
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