Suitable immobilisation of microorganisms and single cells is key for high-resolution topographical imaging study mechanical properties with atomic force microscopy (AFM) under physiologically relevant conditions. Sample preparation techniques must be able to withstand the forces exerted by Z range-limited cantilever tip, not negatively affect sample surface data acquisition. Here, we describe ...

The objective of this study was to evaluate the ability a hand-held near-infrared (NIR) sensor and water absorption index estimate content in intact eggplant leaves using pot experiment. NIR spectroscopy sin-gle wavelength (1940 nm) has already been used detached samples laboratory. However, it is not known whether method can be living plants. Therefore, we attempted compare with destructive by...

It is a fact that the presence of porosity in composites has detrimental effects on their mechanical properties. Then, due to the high probability of void formation during manufacturing processes, it is necessary to have the availability of non-destructive evaluation techniques, which may be able to discover the presence and the distribution of porosity in the final parts. In recent years, flas...

Information on plant roots is increasingly needed for understanding and managing plants under various environmental conditions, including climate change. Several methods have been developed to study fine roots but they are either destructive or cumbersome, or may not be suitable for studies of fine root functionality. Electrical impedance, resistance, and capacitance have been proposed as possi...