We have
recently developed this technique for rapid generation of vulnerability curves.
It is base on a centrifuge system.
Here are some
technical information about this technique ppt and
papers describing its principles:
·
Cochard H 2002 A technique for measuring xylem
hydraulic conductance under high negative pressures. Plant Cell and
Environment 25 : 815-819. pdf
·
Cochard H, Damour G, Bodet C, Tharwat I,
Poirier M, Améglio T 2005
Evaluation of a new centrifuge technique for rapid generation of xylem
vulnerability curves. Physiologia Plantarum 124:410-418 pdf
Additional information
can be found in Sylvain Delzon’s site: http://sylvain-delzon.com/?page_id=536
CAVIT-HOME
The
“Cavit-Home” is our high-throughput phenotyping platform for
tree cavitation resistance. Three Sorvall RC5 and one RC3 high
speed centrifuges have been transformed into automatized Cavitrons. The
Cavitrons are operated remotely for more confort and security. We use the Cavisoft software developed by
Regis Burlett in Sylvains’lab http://sylvain-delzon.com/?page_id=542
The Cavit-Home is open for collaborative studies and
you are welcome to use our platform. Please contact me for further
information.