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Checking grasses for moisture content
Some of Scion’s experiments involve checking the moisture content of plants. Little moisture in vegetation contributes to fire risk in rural areas. Here, scientist Grant Pearce removes grasses from the dryer for weighing. The moisture content of grasses is determined by weighing before and after drying them out.
Rights: The University of Waikato Te Whare Wānanga o Waikato
Published: 3 November 2009,Updated: 3 November 2009Size: 605.03 KB