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Some Applications of the Thermoelectric Method for Measuring Water Flow Rates in Plants 1
Author(s) -
Bloodworth M. E.,
Page J. B.,
Cowley W. R.
Publication year - 1956
Publication title -
agronomy journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.752
H-Index - 131
eISSN - 1435-0645
pISSN - 0002-1962
DOI - 10.2134/agronj1956.00021962004800050008x
Subject(s) - transpiration , environmental science , agronomy , volumetric flow rate , relative humidity , water content , moisture , wind speed , hydrology (agriculture) , botany , meteorology , biology , physics , geology , mechanics , photosynthesis , geotechnical engineering
Synopsis Maximum transpiration rates for cotton plants were found to occur when relative humidities varied between 42 and 50%, temperatures from 95 to 100 F., and wind velocities between 1 and 4 miles per hour. Soil moisture tension appeared to control absorption and movement of water in plants.