Wind tunnel seed trapping experiment (Asteraceae)

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Description

Custom wind tunnel apparatus used to launch seeds at focal plants under controlled wind conditions to measure physical seed trapping rates. Seeds launched individually at 5 m/s wind speed from 15 cm distance to test trapping by vegetation.

Typical Equipment

• Craftsman B250 gas leaf blower
• aluminum honeycomb flow straightener
• testing chamber
• mesh seed trap
• forceps

Output Measurements

• seed trapping probability
• plant length effects

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