scholarly journals A method for continuously monitoring the quality of Masson pine seedlings

PLoS ONE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. e0234592
Author(s):  
Li Wang ◽  
Zhuo Huang ◽  
Handong Gao ◽  
Chao Ni
Keyword(s):  
Time Scale ◽  
Continuous Monitoring ◽  
Root Elongation ◽  
Poor Performance ◽  
Growth Potential ◽  
Root Growth Potential ◽  
Masson Pine ◽  
Root Elongation Rate ◽  
Pine Seedlings

Root growth potential (RGP) is a popular physiological indicator used to evaluate seedling vigor. However, the time scale used in the RGP test is the order of days, which leads to poor performance of the RGP method. We propose an optical interference method, called statistical interferometry, to measure minute root elongation at a sub-nanometer scale, which can decrease the time used in measuring RGP. The time scale of this method is also 104 times less than that of the RGP method. Because we can measure the length of root elongation continuously, we can compute the root elongation rate (RER), which is the variety of the length of root elongation per second. Continuous monitoring can help determine the quality of Masson pine seedling as soon as possible. To show the effectiveness of our proposed method, we designed an experiment, in which we applied different water stresses to our collected Masson pine seedlings and acquired two groups of pines, representing two different qualities: one stressed by water and one not. After measuring the RER of the groups in our experiments, we found that RER is interrelated with the quality of seedlings.

scholarly journals A method for continuously monitoring the quality of Masson pine seedlings

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Li Wan ◽  
Handong Gao ◽  
Zhuo Huang ◽  
Chao Li
Keyword(s):  
Time Scale ◽  
Continuous Monitoring ◽  
Root Elongation ◽  
Poor Performance ◽  
Growth Potential ◽  
Root Growth Potential ◽  
Masson Pine ◽  
Pine Seedlings ◽  
Plant Phenotype

AbstractRoot growth potential (RGP) is a popular physiological indicator used to evaluate seedling vigor. However, the time scale used in the RGP test is the order of days, which leads to poor performance of the RGP method. We propose an optical interference method, called statistical interferometry, to measure minute root elongation at a sub-nanometer scale, which can decrease the time used in measuring RGP. The time scale of this method is also 104 times less than that of the RGP method. Because we can measure the length of root elongation continuously, we can compute the root elongation rate (RER), which is the variety of the length of root elongation per second. Continuous monitoring can help determine the quality of Masson pine seedling as soon as possible. To show the effectiveness of our proposed method, we designed an experiment, in which we applied different water stresses to our collected Masson pine seedlings and acquired two groups of pines, representing two different qualities: one stressed by water and one not. After measuring the RER of the groups in our experiments, we found that RER is interrelated with the quality of seedlings.Author summaryLi Wang have worked in Nanjing Forest University. His interesting includes machine learning, computer vision and plant phenotype.

Foliar Nitrogen Content at Lifting Correlates with Early Growth of Loblolly Pine Seedlings from 20 Nurseries

1988 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 181-185 ◽  
Author(s):  
Harry S. Larsen ◽  
David B. South ◽  
James N. Boyer
Keyword(s):  
Nitrogen Content ◽  
Loblolly Pine ◽  
Volume Growth ◽  
Field Performance ◽  
Height Growth ◽  
Growth Potential ◽  
Root Weight ◽  
Root Growth Potential ◽  
Foliar Nitrogen ◽  
Pine Seedlings

Abstract Height growth of outplanted loblolly pine seedlings was monitored over a 3-year period. Growth of seedlings from 20 nurseries was correlated with initial seedling characteristics from paired samples. Height growth during the first 6 months after planting was negatively correlated with the initial seedling height and shoot/root ratio and was positively correlated with root growth potential (RGP) and root weight. However, these variables were not significantly correlated with later growth. Foliar nitrogen content (mg of foliar nitrogen per seedling) was positively correlated with both initial and subsequent field growth. Foliar nitrogen content was the only variable that was significantly correlated with diameter growth and volume growth during the third year after planting. This variable accounted for 36% of the variation among sample means for 3-year height growth. These data support a previous report that field performance of loblolly pine seedlings during the first 3 years in the field can be influenced by the foliar nitrogen content at lifting. South. J. Appl. For. 12(3):181-185.

Effects of Viterra® Root Dips and Benomyl on Root Growth Potential and Survival of Longleaf Pine Seedlings

1994 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 19-23
Author(s):  
David B. South ◽  
Nancy J. Loewenstein
Keyword(s):  
Root Growth ◽  
Active Ingredient ◽  
Longleaf Pine ◽  
Pinus Palustris ◽  
Growth Potential ◽  
Poor Survival ◽  
Root Growth Potential ◽  
Pine Seedlings ◽  
Clay Slurry

Abstract A mixture of clay and benomyl is registered for use on longleaf pine (Pinus palustris Mill.) to control diseases and increase outplanting survival. However, for one sandy site in Alabama, treating roots with a gel slurry of Viterra containing benomyl reduced survival of stored seedlings when compared to a clay slurry containing benomyl (2.5% active ingredient). Root growth potential for January-lifted seedlings was also reduced by adding benomyl to a Viterra gel. For this study, seedlings planted in January and mid-February had better survival than seedlings planted in December or March. Poor survival in December resulted when seedlings were planted 2 wk prior to a hard freeze. South. J. Appl. For. 18(1):19-23.

Root Stripping Reduces Root Growth Potential Of Loblolly Pine Seedlings

1990 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
pp. 196-199 ◽  
Author(s):  
David B. South ◽  
Nancy J. Stumpff
Keyword(s):  
Root Growth ◽  
Loblolly Pine ◽  
Relative Effect ◽  
Growth Potential ◽  
Root Weight ◽  
Root Growth Potential ◽  
Root Shoot Ratio ◽  
Pine Seedlings ◽  
Pinus Taeda L ◽  
Root Apices

Abstract Stripping short roots from individual loblolly pine (Pinus taeda L.) seedlings was accomplished by pulling the root system through a closed fist either 1, 2, or 4 times. The root growth potential (RGP) of the seedlings was directly related to the intensity of stripping. One stripping removed approximately 2% of the total root weight, yet reduced the number of root apices by 22% and caused a 47% reduction in RGP. Four strippings removed approximately 11% of the root weight, reduced the root/shoot ratio by about 9% and resulted in a 69% reduction in RGP. Although stripping of roots reduced both shoot and root growth, the relative effect on new shoot growth was not as great as with new root growth. Root stripping effectively eliminated any correlation between seedling diameter and RGP. South. J. Appl. For. 14(4):196-199.

scholarly journals An Assessment of Cylindrocarpon on Container Western White Pine Seedlings After Outplanting

2000 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 5-7
Author(s):  
R. Kasten Dumroese ◽  
Robert L. James ◽  
David L. Wenny
Keyword(s):  
Root Systems ◽  
Growth Potential ◽  
White Pine ◽  
Root Growth Potential ◽  
Poor Predictor ◽  
Pine Seedlings ◽  
Nursery Stock ◽  
Morphological Criteria ◽  
Western White Pine ◽  
Similar Site

Abstract Cylindrocarpon root disease can destroy root systems of container seedlings. Foresters were concerned that infected nursery stock would perform poorly after outplanting. Root growth potential tests were a poor predictor of disease levels on seedlings that otherwise met standard morphological criteria (height, stem diameter, and firm root plugs) for outplanting. Cylindrocarpon on western white pine persists longer on outplanted stock than Fusarium oxysporum or F. proliferatum on Douglas-fir seedlings on a similar site. Mortality caused by herbivores was as serious a threat to plantation establishment as was mortality caused by all other factors. Our results suggest that western white pine seedlings infected with Cylindrocarpon, but meeting morphological criteria for outplanting, will perform satisfactorily in the field. West. J. Appl. For. 15(1):5-7.

Root System Considerations in the Quality of Loblolly Pine Seedlings

1986 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 87-92 ◽  
Author(s):  
W. C. Carlson
Keyword(s):  
Root Growth ◽  
Soil Temperature ◽  
Root System ◽  
Water Uptake ◽  
Loblolly Pine ◽  
Growth Potential ◽  
System Quality ◽  
Root Growth Potential ◽  
Root Volume

Abstract A series of studies was carried out to determine quantitative relationships between root system quality parameters and ability to take up water, and expand the root system into adjacent soil. Root system size, described by displacement of water (i.e., root volume), determines the potential for water uptake prior to new root growth. Seedlings of comparatively high root volume also have superior root growth potential (RGP). After new root growth, the potential for water uptake is proportional to the number of new roots produced. The beginning of rapid root growth after planting is dependent on soil temperature. Root growth potential rank of open-pollinated families can change with soil temperature, which also alters RGP within family. Nursery practices that favor production of seedlings with high root volume and high RGP will increase the quality of seedlings of a given height. South. J. Appl. For. 10:87-92, May 1986.

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