New technique enables assessment of drought performance

Measurement of chlorophyll fluorescence is an effective way of determining how well plants can cope with low-water conditions. The technique described in the open access journal Plant Methods, published by BioMed Central, allows a quantitative and precise determination of viability in intact, drought-stressed plants.

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<p><a href="http://www.physorg.com/news145708573.html">New technique enables assessment of drought performance</a></p> <p>Measurement of chlorophyll fluorescence is an effective way of determining how well plants can cope with low-water conditions. The technique described in the open access journal <I>Plant Methods</I>, published by BioMed Central, allows a quantitative and precise determination of viability in intact, drought-stressed plants.</p>