Association for Biology Laboratory Education
Plant Sciences -- Plant Physiology
Reimagining an old photosynthesis classic: Quantifying the effects of different factors on photosynthetic rates using the dye bromothymol blue
Fardad Firooznia, Jhunior Morillo
Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, 2023, Volume 43
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Biodiversity Stampede: An Examination of Diversity through the Study of Postage Stamps
Sarah Ruffell, Jillian Huff, Yasmine Lotfi
Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, 2020, Volume 41
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Using Transparent Media and Time-lapse Photography to Observe Root Growth in a Research-focused Educational Laboratory Exercise
Nathan Sammons
Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, 2019, Volume 40
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Learning about Photosynthesis through Interactive Modeling and Simulations
Joseph Dauer, Tomas Helikar, Gretchen King, Resa Helikar, Lisa Briona
Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, 2019, Volume 40
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Wisconsin Fast Plants and inquiry based laboratories
Doug Rouse, Seth McGee
Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, 2018, Volume 39
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Inquiry Labs for a Sustainable Low-Cost Biology Program
Kathy Schwab, Amanda Masino
Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, 2017, Volume 38
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PhotosynQ: Massively Collaborative Project-based Phenotyping Platform
Greg Austic
Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, 2017, Volume 38
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Using Herbicides to Understand the Light-Dependent Reactions of Photosynthesis
Laurel S. Rodgers, Wendy Peiffer
Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, 2017, Volume 38
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Construction of a Phloem Pressure-Flow Model
Susanne Altermann
Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, 2016, Volume 37
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A Scaffolded Approach to Integrating Primary Literature into A Biology Laboratory
Janice Bonner
Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, 2016, Volume 37
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Enhancement of Photosynthesis Labs Using Vernier's Spectrovis Plus™
Kathleen A. Nolan, Marlon Joseph
Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, 2015, Volume 36
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Cellular Respiration, Do Plants Really Do It?
Catarina Mata, Adolfina Koroch
Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, 2015, Volume 36
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Demystifying Osmotic Potential: One Factor in the Plant Water Potential Equation
Rosemary Ford
Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, 2015, Volume 36
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Photosynthesis: The Whereabouts
Catarina Mata
Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, 2014, Volume 35
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A Theme-Based Experimental Methods Course Provides Research Experience for Biology Majors
Diane Dorsett, Latanya Hammonds-Odie
Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, 2014, Volume 35
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Plant Mineral Nutrient Deficiency: A Hydroponic Alternative Utilizing Nutrient Flow Techniques
Kevin Johnson
Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, 2013, Volume 34
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Measurement of Rates of Aerobic Respiration and Photosynthesis in Terrestrial Plant Leaves Using Oxygen Sensors and Data Loggers
William Glider, Peter Thew
Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, 2013, Volume 34
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Limiting Nutrient and Algal Growth: Designing an Individualized Student Project
Kuei-Chiu Chen
Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, 2013, Volume 34
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Studying Photosynthesis in Hedera helix
Janice Bonner
Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, 2012, Volume 33
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Osmolarity and Tonicity: An Inquiry Laboratory Using Plant Material
Dee Silverthorn
Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, 2011, Volume 32
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What Caused the Ghostly Leaves? Inquiry-Based Investigation of the Genetics and Molecular Biology of Corn Albinism
Jane Caldwell, Kristi Teagarden
Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, 2010, Volume 31
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Use of plant tissue cultures for the demonstration of plant mineral nutrient deficiency symptoms
Michael Bosela, Nicholas Becker, Kirk Bradtmiller
Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, 2009, Volume 30
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Challenging misconceptions about osmosis
Robert Kosinski, C. Kaighn Morlok
Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, 2009, Volume 30
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Modular Cloning and Sequencing: A Six-Week Project in Molecular Biology and Bioinformatics
Joann Lau, Dave Robinson, Sandra Porter, Bryony Wiseman, Melissa Woodrow
Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, 2009, Volume 30
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Training and Mentoring TAs in Inquiry-Based Methods
Kelly Bohrer, Alma Ferrier, Barbara Stegenga
Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, 2007, Volume 28
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Transpiration: An Inquiry-Based Adaptation of a Traditional Cookbook Lab
Eleanor Pardini
Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, 2008, Volume 29
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Inexpensive Apparatus for Measuring Respiration and Photosynthesis Based on CO2
Paul Willing
Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, 2006, Volume 27
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Modeling Scientific Thinking through Controversy: An example using plant chemical warfare (allelopathy)
Christie Howard, Meeghan Gray, Natalie Marioni
Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, 2005, Volume 26
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New Light on Phototaxis and Phototropism
Charles D. Drewes
Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, 2004, Volume 25
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Practical Botany - The Maltese Cross
Karen McMahon
Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, 2004, Volume 25
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Photosynthesis/Respiration in Leaf Disks
Ruthanne B. Pitkin
Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, 2004, Volume 25
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Physiological Ecology Lab Exercise: Phenotypic Plasticity in Sun and Shade Leaves
Jill Goldstein, Robert Wyatt, Jim Richardson
Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, 2000, Volume 21
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Lights, Bean Plants, Action: Starch Printing, a Student Exercise
Carol Reiss
Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, 1997, Volume 18
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An Inexpensive Pressure Transducer for Measuring Aerobic and Anaerobic Respiration
Graham Kent, Richard Briggs
Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, 1995, Volume 16
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Using Tissue Culture to Investigate Plant Cell Differentiation and Dedifferention
Donna M. Bozzone
Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, 1995, Volume 16
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Teaching Spectrophotometry and Graphing Using Red Cabbage Extract and pH Buffers
Frances Kennedy
Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, 1994, Volume 15
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Why Do Mendel's Peas Wrinkle?
Thomas Fogle
Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, 1991, Volume 12
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Conversion Immersion, Version 2.0: Working Together to Create Investigative Labs
Mark Walvoord, Mariëlle Hoefnagels
Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, 2008, Volume 29
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A Methanol-Free Method of Extracting Secondary Chemicals
Lawrence Blumer, Marius Denton, Jordan Sarver
Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, 2008, Volume 29
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Induction of Secondary Chemical Defenses
Lawrence Blumer, Marius Denton, Lea Brooks
Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, 2007, Volume 28
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Promoting Analytical Thinking by Adding Data Collection to Observationally-Based Labs
Jessica Goldstein
Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, 2008, Volume 29
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Where Shall I Go? What Shall I Do? Using Chlamydomonas For Signal Transduction Experiments
Daniel Johnson
Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, 2007, Volume 28
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Water Transport in Plants: Anatomy and Physiology
Robert Hodson, John Acuff
Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, 2006, Volume 27
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Photosynthetic Strategies and their Consequences for Plant Community Structure
Kathy Winnett-Murray, Lori Hertel, K. Greg Murray
Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, 2005, Volume 26
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Carbon Dioxide Uptake in Plants: A Computer-Aided Experimental System
Christopher Paradise, Richard Cyr
Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, 1995, Volume 16
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Measurement of Photosynthetic Activity in Plant Cell Fractions
Norm Scott, Bruce Greenberg
Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, 1995, Volume 16
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Plant Hormones: Bioassay for Gibberellin
Sandra Biroc
Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, 1989, Volume 10
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The Botanical Garden - A Tool to Teach systematics, Physiology and a Lot More
Iain Taylor, Gerald Straley
Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, 1989, Volume 10
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Electron Flow in Photosynthesis
R. Patrick Harrison
Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, 1989, Volume 10
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Rapid-Cycling Brassicas (RCBs) in Hands-on Teaching of Plant Biology
Paul Williams
Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, 1989, Volume 10
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Responses by Stomata on Leaves to Microenvironmental Conditions
Carol Brewer
Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, 1992, Volume 13
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Plant Growth Responses to a Nitrogen Gradient
Mary Lynn Cowan
Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, 1988, Volume 9
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Effects of Irradiance on Photosynthetic CO2 Uptake and Chlorophyll Fluorescence
Stephen Hunt
Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, 2000, Volume 21
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Measurement of Nitrogenase Activity in N2-Fixing Nodules of Soybean
Stephen Hunt
Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, 1997, Volume 18
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Pungency Assessment in Onions
Catherine A. Teare Ketter, William M. Randle
Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, 1998, Volume 19
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Tracheid Length Measurement in Selected Conifer Species
K.G. Tidswell, W.J. Mullin, J. Tidswell
Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, 1988, Volume 9
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Measuring the Amount of Ascorbic Acid in Cabbage
Carol Reiss
Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, 1986, Volume 7
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The Effects of Soil Properties on Plant Physiology
Wayne Blizzard
Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, 1981, Volume 2
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Chemiosmotic Principles of Solute Transport in Barley Roots
Anthony D. M. Glass
Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, 1985, Volume 6
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Diversity of Photosynthetic Pigments
Alexander F. Motten
Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, 1995, Volume 16
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Electron Flow in Photosynthesis
R. Patrick Harrison
Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, 1989, Volume 10
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