US Air Force technology helps scientists understand plant root function
Monday, September 8, 2008 - 15:07
in Physics & Chemistry
The McClellan Nuclear Radiation Center (MNRC) in Sacramento, CA was developed by the U.S. Air Force to detect corrosion and defects in aircraft structure using an imaging technique called neutron radiography. This technique is currently helping soil scientists understand the function of plant roots and their uptake of water and nutrients.