Potometer Apparatus for Plant Transpiration Experiments

AUD 53.90(Ex GST)

AUD 53.90(Ex GST)

  • Potometer apparatus for transpiration experiments
  • Also known as a transpirometer
  • Used for measuring the rate of water uptake in a leafy shoot
  • Water uptake is almost equal to water lost through transpiration
  • Supports teaching of plant physiology and water movement
  • Useful for studying transpiration under different conditions
  • Helps demonstrate the role of transpiration and photosynthesis in water uptake
  • Suitable for school, university and biology teaching laboratories
  • Practical apparatus for classroom demonstrations and student experiments
  • Confirm apparatus setup and plant sample requirements before use
  • Handle any glass components carefully if supplied
  • Use under appropriate laboratory or educational supervision

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Description

The Potometer Apparatus for Plant Transpiration Experiments, also known as a transpirometer, is designed for demonstrating and measuring the rate of water uptake by a leafy shoot during plant physiology experiments. A potometer helps students understand that the water taken up by a leafy shoot is almost equal to the water lost through transpiration, making it a practical teaching tool for investigating plant water movement. This apparatus is useful for studying how environmental conditions may affect transpiration, including light, air movement, humidity and temperature, when used with a suitable experimental method.

The experiment supports classroom teaching on transpiration, photosynthesis, water transport, stomatal activity and the movement of water through plant tissues. This product is suitable for school science laboratories, university teaching laboratories, biology classrooms and educational facilities requiring practical equipment for plant physiology demonstrations. Users should confirm the required plant sample, sealing method, water level setup, air bubble movement method, measurement procedure and syllabus requirements before use. Plant stems should be prepared carefully according to the approved laboratory method to reduce air entry and improve experiment consistency.

If the apparatus includes glass components, handle carefully to avoid breakage, cuts or damage during assembly, filling, experiment setup and cleaning. This product is intended for laboratory or educational settings only and should be used under appropriate supervision. This item is supplied as the potometer transpiration experiment apparatus only. Leafy shoots, plant samples, water, sealing materials, stopwatch, ruler, worksheets, clamps, stand, PPE and additional biology accessories are not included unless specified separately.

LabChoice Australia supplies Potometer Apparatus and biology teaching equipment for school science laboratories, university teaching laboratories and educational facilities requiring practical tools for transpiration and plant physiology experiments.

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