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RhizonBoxes for soil water Sampling

RhizonBox (classic design) for sampling soil pore water with Rhizons

In cooperation with Rhizosphere Research Products (Wageningen, The Netherlands) we increase the versatility of rhizoboxes by turning them into optional "RhizonBoxes" - which allow in additions to use 1) MicroRhizons for pore water sampling, 2) Rhizons for local soil water manipulation (e.g. salt or heavy metal infiltration) and sampling, and 3) Rhizon Irrigators for passive irrigation.

The key difference to our classical VSI rhizoboxes is the 5 mm x 5 mm-grid of 1.5 mm-diameter holes at the back plate, allowing to insert MicroRhizons at the positions of choice (e.g. next to specific root segments (e.g. tips), or in bulk soil) to extract soil pore water. Before insertion of MicroRhizons, all holes are closed by an replaceable foil on the inside - avoiding side effects such as increased gas exchange - and allowing to use "RhizonBoxes" like "standard" rhizoboxes if needed. In addition, Rhizons with silicone sleeves (sealing the opening) can be inserted from openings at one or two side(s) of the RhizonBoxes (e.g. at 5, 10 and 15 cm from the bottom in A4-sized boxes) to sample percolating soil solutions or to enter specific solutions at different depth of the chamber. As with our classical Rhizoboxes, the VSI "Rhizonboxes" are fully customizable (please use the configuration form below to request a quote). However, you may ask for cost effective standard sizes at reduced prices.

VSI Rhizonbox Configuration Form

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RhizonBoxes - Design Examples

Two different sizes of RhizonBoxes in rack, front
Two different sizes of RhizonBoxes in rack, side
Two different sizes of RhizonBoxes in rack, back
Two different sizes of RhizonBoxes in rack, detail opening on back for MicroRhizons
Two different sizes of RhizonBoxes in rack, detail rack and (two) side openings for Rhizons

Images for illustration purposes only, design subject to change without notice

Rhizonboxes - Example set-up

Fig. 1, (C) Liu et al. 2016
Schematic of a exemplary Rhizo(n)box set-up (Liu et al. (2016), Crop and Pasture Science)

Schematic of an example rhizo(n)box experiment using MicroRhizons for soil water extraction and Rhizon Irrigators for passive irrigation.

For example, Liu et al. (2006) placed MicroRhizons in the soil through holes in the Rhizo(n)box walls. Each MicroRhizon was connected to a discrete sample vial contained in a PVC vacuum box. Nutrient solutions were fed by gravity into the rhizobox soil from a raised reservoir connected to the Rhizon Irrigators. See Liu et al. (2016) for details (Reference below).

Rhizon Types to be used with RhizonBoxes

Three types of Rhizons, all with various customisation options, are commonly used with RhizonBoxes

  • 1) MicroRhizon,
  • 2) Rhizon,
  • 3) Rhizon Irrigator.

Further readings on Rhizonboxes, Rhizons and other Microsuction cups

  • Argo, W.R., Weesies, B.J., Bergman, E.M., Marshal, M. & Biernbaum, J.A. (1997). Evaluating rhizon soil solution samplers as a method for extracting nutrient solution and analyzing media for container-grown crops. HortTechnology, 7, 404-408.
  • Frantz, J., Jeong, K. & Nelson, P. (2010). Comparison of Rhizon Soil Moisture Sampler, Pour-through, and Saturated Media Extract Extractions of Container Root Substrate. In: XXVIII International Horticultural Congress on Science and Horticulture for People (IHC2010): International Symposium on 927, pp. 981-987.
  • Göttlein, A., Hell, U. & Blasek, R. (1996). A system for microscale tensiometry and lysimetry. Geoderma, 69, 147-156.
  • Jeong, K., Nelson, P. & Frantz, J. (2012). Comparison of Rhizon soil moisture sampler, pour-through, and saturated media extract extractions of container root substrate. Acta horticulturae, 981-987.
  • Kölling, M., Seeberg-Elverfeldt, J. & Schlüter, M. (2005). Rhizon - an excellent pore water sampler for low maintenance collection and filtration of small volume samples. In: EGU General Assembly. EGU Vienna, Austria.
  • Liu, H., White, P.J. & Li, C. (2016). Biomass partitioning and rhizosphere responses of maize and Faba bean to phosphorus deficiency. Crop and Pasture Science, 67, 847-856.
  • Seeberg-Elverfeldt, J., Schlüter, M., Feseker, T. & Kölling, M. (2005). Rhizon sampling of porewaters near the sediment-water interface of aquatic systems. Limnology and Oceanography: Methods, 3, 361-371.
  • Wang, Z., Göttlein, A. & Bartonek, G. (2001). Effects of growing roots of Norway spruce (Picea abies [L.] Karst.) and European beech (Fagus sylvatica L.) on rhizosphere soil solution chemistry. Journal of Plant Nutrition and Soil Science, 164, 35-41.
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