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Steven K Rice1, Claudia Gutman, Nicholas Krouglicof

  • 1Department of Biological Sciences, Union College, Schenectady, NY 12308, USA. rices@union.edu

The New Phytologist
|April 12, 2005
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Laser scanning effectively measures bryophyte canopy structural parameters like surface roughness (Lr). This non-damaging technique provides data comparable to traditional methods for ecological modeling.

Area of Science:

  • Ecology
  • Plant Science
  • Geospatial Analysis

Background:

  • Bryophyte canopies possess complex structures influencing microclimates.
  • Accurate measurement of canopy structural parameters, such as surface roughness (Lr), is crucial for ecological modeling.
  • Traditional measurement methods can be labor-intensive and potentially damaging.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate laser scanning as a non-invasive method for measuring bryophyte canopy depth and deriving surface roughness (Lr).
  • To compare laser scanning techniques with a contact probe for surface roughness measurements.
  • To assess the impact of laser scanning on bryophyte physiological function.

Main Methods:

  • Depth measurements of 27 bryophyte canopies using a contact probe, a commercial laser scanner, and a laser diode (LED) scanner.

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  • Calculation of surface roughness (Lr) from depth data.
  • Assessment of photosystem II function (Fv/Fm) in three bryophyte species post-scanning.
  • Parameterization of a boundary layer conductance model using laser-derived Lr values.

    • Main Results:

    • Laser scanning distinguished between bryophyte structural types.
    • Scanner configuration influenced the magnitude of derived surface roughness (Lr).
    • LED scanning did not impair chlorophyll fluorescence (Fv/Fm) in tested species, unlike high light exposure.
    • Boundary layer conductance model parameters derived from laser scanning and contact probe methods showed no significant differences.

    Conclusions:

    • Laser scanning is a viable, non-damaging method for quantifying bryophyte canopy structure and surface roughness.
    • The choice of scanner configuration impacts Lr measurements.
    • Laser scanning provides data suitable for ecological modeling, comparable to traditional methods.