Non-destructive measurement of calcium and potassium in apple and pear using handheld x-ray fluorescence
Calcium and potassium are essential for cell signalling, ion homeostasis and cell wall strength in plants. Unlike nutrients such as nitrogen and potassium, calcium is immobile in plants. Localized calcium deficiencies result in agricultural losses; particularly for fleshy horticultural crops in whic...
Main Author: | Lee A Kalcsits |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Frontiers Media S.A.
2016-04-01
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Series: | Frontiers in Plant Science |
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Online Access: | http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fpls.2016.00442/full |
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