Methods for determining the physiological state of a plant
US6624887B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 18, 2000 |
| Grant date | Sep 23, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 1, 2022 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2021/8466
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention provides methods for measuring a photosynthetic parameter. The methods of the invention include the steps of: (a) illuminating a plant leaf until steady-state photosynthesis is achieved; (b) subjecting the illuminated plant leaf to a period of darkness; (c) using a kinetic spectrophotometer or kinetic spectrophotometer/fluorimeter to collect spectral data from the plant leaf treated in accordance with steps (a) and (b); and (d) determining a photosynthetic parameter from the spectral data. In another aspect, the invention provides methods for determining the physiological state of a plant.
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