Table 1 Experiments carried out in this investigation using Brassica napus L. (variety Temple)
From: Electrical impedance tomography as a tool for phenotyping plant roots
Experiment | No. pots | Duration | Compost bulk density | Inoculation | Compost packing protocol |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Compost only | 3 | 31Â days | 105Â mg/cm3 | None | Complex |
Control plants | 6 | 35Â days | 80Â mg/cm3 | None | Complex |
Infected plants (1) | 6 | 35 days | 80 mg/cm3 | P. brassicae, 50 ml of 6.25 × 105 spores/ml | Complex |
Infected plants (2) | 6 | 31 days | 90/105 mg/cm3 | P. brassicae, 50 ml of 6.25 × 105 spores/ml | Simple |