BIOLOGY LAB CLEARINGHOUSE
PLANTS
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INDEX
Growth & Development: Whole Plant | Leaf | 
Physiology: Photosynthesis | Respiration | Transpiration| Transport | 
Reproduction: Pollen | 
Structure: Stem | 

GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT
 
WHOLE PLANT
Growth & Light
Dr. Lynda Harding, California State University @ Fresno
304.  Plant Growth and the Spectral Quality of Light Abstract rtf pdf
LEAF
Leaf Shape
Dr. Lynda Harding, California State University @ Fresno
306.  Exploration of Leaf Shapes  Abstract rtf pdf

PHYSIOLOGY
 
PHOTOSYNTHESIS
Energy Inputs
Dr. Lynda Harding, California State University @ Fresno
Introduction rtf pdf
301.  Exploring Light and Pigments Through Spectrophotometry and Chromatography Abstract rtf pdf
302.  Investigations into Photosynthesis Abstract rtf pdf
303.  Chromatic Adaptation Abstract rtf pdf
305.  Crassulacean Acid Metabolism Abstract rtf pdf
307.  Effects of Environmental Factors on Biomass Abstract rtf pdf
Physiology of Photosynthesis with CO2 Sensor
Dr. Stephen Hunt, Qubit Systems Inc.
This series of investigations utilizes a Photosynthesis Package that includes a gas phase Infrared-based sensor for measuring photosynthetic CO2 uptake by intact leaves in a flow-through chamber.  The labs were developed at Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario, Canada for courses in Introductory Biology (Bio 101) and Plant Physiology (Bio 301).  The Photosynthesis Package is marketed by Qubit Systems Inc. of Kingston, Ontario (www.qubitsystems.com).
Overview of the CO2 Analysis Package and Its Applications Abstract rtf pdf
General Introduction   rtf pdf
QUBIT Model S-151 CO2 Analyzer   rtf   pdf
Experiment 1 - Measurement and Characterization of Photosynthesis rtf pdf
Experiment 2 - Measurement of the CO2 Dependence of Photosynthesis rtf pdf
Experiment 3 - Response of Photosynthesis to CO2 Concentration in C3 and C4 Species rtf pdf
Experiment 4 - Measurement of the Light Dependence of Photosynthesis rtf pdf
Experiment 5 - Light Dependence of Photosynthesis in Sun and Shade Plants rtf pdf
Experiment 6 - Response of Photosynthesis to Irradiance in C3 and C4 species. rtf pdf
Experiment 7 - The Effect of Light Wavelength on Photosynthesis rtf pdf
Experiment 8 - Measurement of Photorespiration in C3 and C4 Plants rtf pdf
Physiology of Photosynthesis with Fluorescence Probe
Dr. Stephen Hunt, Qubit Systems Inc.
Overview of the Fluorescence Package and Its Applications Abstract rtf pdf
Experiment 1 - Measurement of Photochemical Quantum Yield and the Kautsky Effect rtf pdf
Experiment 2 - Effect of Irradiance Level on Photochemical Quantum Yield and Electron Transport Rate in Sun and Shade Leaves rtf pdf
Experiment 3 - Measurement of Photoinhibition in Sun and Shade Leaves rtf pdf
Experiment 4 - Inhibition of Photosynthesis by High Temperature rtf pdf
Physiology of Photosynthesis with O2 Sensor
Dr. Stephen Hunt, Qubit Systems Inc.
This series of investigations utilizes a Photosynthesis Package that includes a gas phase O2 sensor for measuring photosynthetic O2 evolution from intact leaves in a closed leaf chamber.  The labs were developed at Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario, Canada for courses in Introductory Biology (Bio 101) and Plant Physiology (Bio 301).  The Photosynthesis Package is marketed by Qubit Systems Inc. of Kingston, Ontario (www.qubitsystems.com).
Overview of the Photosynthesis Package and Its Applications rtf   pdf
Student's Manual with Instructor's Notes rtf pdf
Experiment 1 - Measurement and Characterization of Photosynthesis Abstract rtf pdf
Experiment 2 - Measurement of the Light Dependence of Photosynthesis Abstract rtf pdf
Experiment 3 - Light Dependence of Photosynthesis in Sun and Shade Plants Abstract rtf pdf
Experiment 4 - Photosynthetic Characteristics of C3 and C4 Species Abstract rtf pdf
Experiment 5 - CO2 Limitation of Photosynthesis in C3 and C4 Species Abstract rtf pdf
Experiment 6 - Effects of Temperature on Photosynthesis in C3 Plants Abstract rtf pdf
Experiment 7 - The Effect of Light Wavelength on Photosynthesis Abstract rtf pdf
Light Quality
Kristin Lewis, North Dakota		 Abstract rtf pdf

 
RESPIRATION

 
TRANSPIRATION
Plant Water Relations
Dr. R. Hodson, University of Delaware
[note: potometer video will be redone January 2001!]		 Abstract rtf pdf

 
TRANSPORT

REPRODUCTION
 
POLLEN
Pollen Germination
Dr. R. Hodson, University of Delaware		 Abstract rtf pdf

STRUCTURE
 
STEM
Plant Anatomy and Transport
Dr. R. Hodson, University of Delaware		 Abstract rtf pdf