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An Inexpensive Rhizotron for Teaching Weed Biology

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  12 June 2017

Eric R. Gallandt ,
Gary G. Raitt  and
Peter K. Fay
Eric R. Gallandt
Affiliation:
Plant Soil Sci. Dep., Mont. State Univ., Bowman, MT 59717-0002
Gary G. Raitt
Affiliation:
Plant Soil Sci. Dep., Mont. State Univ., Bowman, MT 59717-0002
Peter K. Fay
Affiliation:
Plant Soil Sci. Dep., Mont. State Univ., Bowman, MT 59717-0002
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Abstract

A rhizotron containing 10 1.5-by 1.2-by 2.4-m chambers and two 1.5-by 1.2-by 1.2-m chambers for plant growth was constructed for teaching purposes at Montana State University. The rhizotron, constructed of pressure-treated plywood and redwood lumber, has a life expectancy of 40 yr and a prorated cost of approximately $100/yr.

Keywords

Perennial weedrhizomerootroot observation chamber
Type
Education
Information
Weed Technology , Volume 4 , Issue 3 , September 1990 , pp. 663 - 665
Copyright
Copyright © 1990 Weed Science Society of America 

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