Equipment Model

Licor LI-6400

Description

The LI-COR LI-6400 is a portable photosynthesis system designed to measure plant gas exchange and photosynthetic parameters in real-time.

Lab

MSLS - CAIF

Institute

Manipal School of Life Sciences (MSLS)

Location

Manipal School of Life Sciences, Eshwar Nagar, Manipal, Udupi, Karnataka 576104, India

• Applications

  • Measurement of photosynthetic parameters under controlled and ambient conditions.

  • Study of physiological aspects such as photosynthetic rates, respiration, stomatal conductance, and transpiration.

  • Optimization of cultivation practices based on plant responses.

  • Assessment of plant roles in carbon cycling, water use, and ecosystem dynamics.

  • Evaluation of plant responses to changing environmental and stress conditions.

• Key Features

  • Real-time, non-destructive measurement of gas exchange parameters.

  • Portable design for field and laboratory studies.

  • High precision and sensitivity for accurate data collection.

  • Customizable experimental conditions for controlled measurements.

• Limitations

  • Requires calibration and expertise for accurate data interpretation.

  • Environmental factors such as light and humidity can affect readings.

  • Limited to leaf-level measurements, not whole-plant analysis.