The development of a leaf tensilmeter for in situ measurement of leaf tensile strength
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Publisher
Journal of the Grassland Society of Southern Africa
Publication Year
1992
Body
The development of a portable leaf tensilmeter for the in situ measurement of leaf tensile strength is described. Tensile strength is determined by the distortion of strain gauges on modified stripping pliers which are used to break leaf blades. The output is displayed via an analogue chip through a liquid crystal display.
Language
English
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Text
Document Type
Journal Issue/Article
Collection
Southern Africa Collection
Journal Name
Journal of the Grassland Society of Southern Africa
Keywords
Africa
Journal articles from the Grassland Society of Southern Africa (GSSA) African Journal of Range and Forage Science as well as related articles and reports from throughout the southern African region.