Plant Stem Strength Measuring Instrument

The strength of plant stems is a key factor determining a crop's resistance to lodging. For a long time, lodging in crops like corn, sorghum, and tobacco has posed significant challenges for mechanical harvesting. From a mechanization perspective, this leads to substantial grain waste. Additionally, lodged crops receive insufficient sunlight, severely limiting their yield potential. Conducting in-vivo measurements of stems throughout crop growth stages, followed by statistical analysis of population data based on the correlation between stem fiber layer bending resistance and lodging resistance, holds significant implications for crop cultivation and breeding.

The plant stem strength tester employs a tension-compression sensor to measure the maximum force generated at the moment of stem fracture or yield through methods such as needle penetration, crushing, or breaking. This force represents the stem's strength.

• Three different probes: Enable measurement of stem bending performance, stem compressive strength, and stem tissue structure (puncture) strength.

• Connects to a computer for testing, saving, printing, and various analyses. Inputting speed and area also displays parameters like displacement and pressure.

• Adjustable bending support distance with calibrated markings; compatible with displacement measurement scales.

• Stores up to 999 test values.

• Large LCD display with backlighting and digital screen rotation (forward/reverse).

• Features automatic shutdown timing settings, battery capacity display, and automatic power-off when battery is low.