Piñon Pine: Studying the effects of climate change on drought tolerance
Henry Adams, a PhD student at the University of Arizona, is studying the effect of climate change and drought on Piñon Pines.
Plant science
When you're under pressure to deliver high-impact results—whether it's breeding for resilience, tracking stress response, or optimizing inputs—data needs to be accurate, but the tools shouldn't get in your way. Complex systems, inconsistent measurements, and budget limitations can slow down discovery. That’s why METER builds research-grade sensors that deliver reliable insights without unnecessary complexity. From soil to canopy, our instruments streamline data collection and analysis—so you can focus on advancing plant science, not troubleshooting equipment.
Agronomy
In high-stakes growing environments, you know mistimed irrigation or missed stress signals can set your entire season back. But with so many variables—from shifting weather patterns to soil variability—getting it right isn’t easy. METER’s research-grade environmental sensors help you cut through the uncertainty by measuring the metrics that matter most: plant stress, precipitation, and evapotranspiration. The result? Clearer decisions, healthier crops, and stronger yields—without the guesswork.
Plant breeding
When you’re breeding for drought tolerance and climate resilience, every decision shapes future ecosystems, food systems, and resource use. But identifying winners in a field of uncertainty takes more than observation—it takes accurate, high-resolution data across soil, atmosphere, and plant response. METER delivers research-grade tools that integrate soil moisture, meteorological, and leaf-level measurements—so you can make confident selections, avoid wasted cycles, and accelerate the traits that matter most.
Ecology and ecophysiology
We know long-term ecological research comes with no shortcuts—and no second chances. When you’re measuring ecosystem response across seasons or climate gradients, data gaps or unreliable instruments can jeopardize years of work. That’s why METER builds research-grade tools designed to capture the full picture—from leaf-area index and NDVI to stomatal conductance, weather, and soil moisture. Our sensors are built for durability, accuracy, and ease of deployment—so your data holds strong, year after year, and your science moves forward without compromise.
"Of all of the soil sensors we tested, the TEROS 12 not only provided the most accurate readings, but now in production they have also survived our vigorous process. Outstanding product!"
Case Studies
See how scientists, growers, and engineers have used METER solutions in the field.
Episode 20: The impact of seasonal vegetation on coastal dune storm recovery
Pete Tereszkiewicz, Ph.D. candidate at the University of South Carolina, explains how wind, water, sediment interactions, and seasonal vegetation affect beach dune creation, deformation, and erosion.
Episode 21: Understanding the language of plants
Natalie Aguirre, a PhD candidate and plant physiology and chemical ecology researcher at Texas A&M University, dives into her research on pathogen infection, water stress, and how plants communicate and defend themselves.
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