RHIZOTRONS/MID-SIZE
Overview

TOOL DESCRIPTION

  • A technique for root growth observation. The effect of soil-borne root diseases on seedlings. The effect of below ground insects or nematodes on the roots of the seedlings. The effect of various seed treatments on the root development
  • Interesting facts: The first root laboratories with vertical glass walls were constructed in Germany, about 1900. In 1960’s these structures were called root cellars or root houses

ALREADY ESTABLISHED FOR:

All variety of seeds

HOW IT IS USED

  • Rhizotrones are filled preferably with sieved soil
  • Seeds are placed at a distance of 5mm, preferably with the radicle emergence pole to the glass wall
  • Rhizotrones are fixed at a 30°and the glass is covered with a black PVC
Rhizotrons mid-size
Quick Facts

QUICK FACTS

  • FOCUS: ROOTS, SEEDLING
  • COST: $$
  • TIME TO PRODUCE: 2 TO 8 WEEKS DEPENDING ON THE CROP
  • MOBILITY: PORTABLE
  • LEVEL OF COMPLEXITY: MEDIUM - ONCE PROTOCOL IS DEVELOPED, IT BECOMES ROUTINE PRODUCTION
  • ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: REQUIRES SPECIFIC TEMPERATURE, MOISTURE & LIGHT FOR EACH CROP AND PATHOGEN

Contact

CONTACT

wayne.Jansen_van_Rensburg@Syngenta.com
Technology Manager Seedcare(AME)