The inherent fixity of plants determines that plants tend to adapt to changing environmental stimuli by adjusting their own signaling networks, which will be prominently displayed on the stomata on the surface of plant leaves. There are many stomata distributed on the upper and lower epidermis of plant leaves, and their opening and closing will regulate the evaporation of water on the leaf surface. The loss of water will take away the heat on the surface of the leaf and then show it in temperature. The temporal and spatial changes of plant leaves and canopy temperature have become one of the most important data sources for scientists to observe and study "diagnosis" of plant physiology and ecology, photosynthesis, genetic breeding, WUE, plant stress and stress resistance, etc. Infrared thermal imaging technology has become important research tool.

Many plant scientists have used thermocouple data loggers and inserted needle probes into flowers to track temperature changes. However, if the probe penetrates the flower, it may cause the death of the plant. Also, the thermocouple measurement of the data logger only measures the temperature at the point where the needle is inserted.

The thermal imaging camera is a non-contact temperature measurement, which can measure the temperature of the flower without damaging the flower, which is one of the reasons why many scientific researchers choose the thermal imaging camera.

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HA-640 Handheld Thermal Imager

Built-in high-sensitivity infrared detectors and high-resolution visible light detectors can quickly sense changes in ambient temperature and can accurately measure the temperature of high-temperature targets in the environment.

The weight is less than 900 grams, and the continuous battery life is 8 hours, which is convenient to carry the device to the place where the plants grow.

Some of the main uses of handheld thermal imaging cameras in plant research:

Physiological state monitoring: The handheld thermal imager can capture the infrared heat radiation on the surface of the plant body, which reflects the temperature distribution of different parts of the plant body. By analyzing these data, the physiological state of the plant can be evaluated, the temperature difference in different parts can be understood, and the growth and health status of the plant can be inferred.

Disease diagnosis: When plants are infected with pathogens such as viruses, fungi or bacteria, they usually experience temperature changes. Handheld thermal imaging cameras can help detect diseased areas, as infected areas tend to be warmer than surrounding healthy tissue. This helps in the early detection of plant diseases and control measures to prevent the spread of the disease.

Adaptability research: The adaptability of plants to the environment is manifested in their thermal effects. Handheld thermal imaging cameras can help researchers probe the temperature response of plants to different environmental conditions, thereby understanding how plants adapt to different climate and soil conditions.

Growth and development research: Hand-held thermal imaging cameras can track the temperature changes of plants in different growth stages, thus revealing the growth and development process of plants. This is helpful for understanding the rhythm of growth, the rate of growth, and the development of different parts of the plant.

Water and nutrient status analysis: The water and nutrient status of a plant affects its temperature distribution. Handheld thermal imaging cameras can help researchers monitor plant water content and nutrient status to guide agricultural management decisions such as irrigation and fertilization.

Ecological research: Handheld thermal imaging cameras can be used in ecological research to study the interaction between plants and the environment, the thermal characteristics of plant communities, etc.

Thermal imaging cameras play an important role in plant research. By providing non-invasive, real-time temperature data, they can help researchers gain insight into the ecological and physiological characteristics of plants, thereby promoting the development of plant science.