Plant Water Potential Consoles

SoilMoisture is a leading manufacturer of research-grade Plant Water Potential Consoles (also known as Scholander pressure bombs) used in universities and commercial applications around the world. Plant Water Potential Console is the direct method for measuring plant water stress level, which has major applications in plant physiology research and irrigation scheduling in grapes, citrus, pistachios, almonds and other high value crops.

SoilMoisture’s Plant Water Potential Consoles are available in portable and desktop configurations and are favored by users for their larger sampling volume, a large built-in sample preparation board and a floating pointer needle to record the maximum pressure.

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Plant Water Potential Console, Portable, 80 Bar Application Range, Plant Water Potential Console, Portable, 40 Bar, Less Air Tank, Plant Water Potential Console, Portable, 40 Bar Application Range, Plant Water Potential Console, Portable, 40 Bar, Less Air Tank
Plant Water Potential Consoles
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3115P40G4V22
Plant Water Potential Console, Portable, 40 Bar Application Range
Plant Water Potential Console, Portable, 80 Bar Application Range, Plant Water Potential Console, Portable, 40 Bar, Less Air Tank, Plant Water Potential Console, Portable, 40 Bar Application Range, Plant Water Potential Console, Portable, 40 Bar, Less Air Tank
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Plant Water Potential Console, Portable, 40 Bar Application Range
3115P40G4VNI
Plant Water Potential Console, Portable, 40 Bar, Less Air Tank
Plant Water Potential Console, Portable, 80 Bar Application Range, Plant Water Potential Console, Portable, 40 Bar, Less Air Tank, Plant Water Potential Console, Portable, 40 Bar Application Range, Plant Water Potential Console, Portable, 40 Bar, Less Air Tank
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Plant Water Potential Console, Portable, 40 Bar, Less Air Tank
3115P80G4V22
Plant Water Potential Console, Portable, 80 Bar Application Range
Plant Water Potential Console, Portable, 80 Bar Application Range, Plant Water Potential Console, Portable, 40 Bar, Less Air Tank, Plant Water Potential Console, Portable, 40 Bar Application Range, Plant Water Potential Console, Portable, 40 Bar, Less Air Tank
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Plant Water Potential Console, Portable, 80 Bar Application Range
3115P80G4VNI
Plant Water Potential Console, Portable, 40 Bar, Less Air Tank
Plant Water Potential Console, Portable, 80 Bar Application Range, Plant Water Potential Console, Portable, 40 Bar, Less Air Tank, Plant Water Potential Console, Portable, 40 Bar Application Range, Plant Water Potential Console, Portable, 40 Bar, Less Air Tank
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Plant Water Potential Console, Portable, 40 Bar, Less Air Tank
3005F01H07G4P40
Plant Water Potential Console, Desktop, 40 Bar
Plant Water Potential Console, Desktop, 80 Bar, Plant Water Potential Console, Desktop, 80 Bar, Less Air Tank, Plant Water Potential Console, Desktop, 40 Bar, Plant Water Potential Console, Desktop, 40 Bar, Less Air Tank
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Plant Water Potential Console, Desktop, 40 Bar
3000F01H07G4P40
Plant Water Potential Console, Desktop, 40 Bar, Less Air Tank
Plant Water Potential Console, Desktop, 80 Bar, Plant Water Potential Console, Desktop, 80 Bar, Less Air Tank, Plant Water Potential Console, Desktop, 40 Bar, Plant Water Potential Console, Desktop, 40 Bar, Less Air Tank
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3005F01H07G4P80
Plant Water Potential Console, Desktop, 80 Bar
Plant Water Potential Console, Desktop, 80 Bar, Plant Water Potential Console, Desktop, 80 Bar, Less Air Tank, Plant Water Potential Console, Desktop, 40 Bar, Plant Water Potential Console, Desktop, 40 Bar, Less Air Tank
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Plant Water Potential Console, Desktop, 80 Bar
3000F01H07G4P80
Plant Water Potential Console, Desktop, 80 Bar, Less Air Tank
Plant Water Potential Console, Desktop, 80 Bar, Plant Water Potential Console, Desktop, 80 Bar, Less Air Tank, Plant Water Potential Console, Desktop, 40 Bar, Plant Water Potential Console, Desktop, 40 Bar, Less Air Tank
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PT15, AirTank, 22 cu ft
Plant Water Potential Console Replacement Parts
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3072V22
PT15, AirTank, 22 cu ft
PT15, AirTank, 22 cu ft
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PT15, AirTank, 22 cu ft
0767P0750L05
PT15/PT30/TK22, Hose, Unit to AirTank, Quick Connect and Regulator
PT15/PT30/TK22, Hose, Unit to AirTank, Quick Connect and Regulator
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PT15/PT30/TK22, Hose, Unit to AirTank, Quick Connect and Regulator
0767P2000L05
PT30-80, Hose, Unit to Nitrogen Tank, Quick Connect and Regulator
PT30-80, Hose, Unit to Nitrogen Tank, Quick Connect and Regulator
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PT30-80, Hose, Unit to Nitrogen Tank, Quick Connect and Regulator
0767P2000G3
TK22, Refill Hose, AirTank to NitrogenTank, CGA 580, 5 ft
TK22, Refill Hose, AirTank to NitrogenTank, CGA 580, 5 ft
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TK22, Refill Hose, AirTank to NitrogenTank, CGA 580, 5 ft
3015G4
PT, Specimen Holder, Standard, petioles and grass leaves
PT, Specimen Holder, Standard, petioles and grass leaves
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PT, Specimen Holder, Standard, petioles and grass leaves
3015G2
PT, Specimen Holder, Broad Grass Leaves (1.15″ limit)
PT, Specimen Holder, Broad Grass Leaves (1.15" limit)
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PT, Specimen Holder, Broad Grass Leaves (1.15" limit)
0783P0600
PT15, Gauge, Dual Scale, 0-40 bar (0-600 psi)
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PT15, Gauge, Dual Scale, 0-40 bar (0-600 psi)
0783P1500
PT15, Gauge, Dual Scale, 0-800 bar (0-1500 psi)
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PT15, Gauge, Dual Scale, 0-800 bar (0-1500 psi)
3115UGD
PT15, PRODUCT UPGRADE
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PT15, PRODUCT UPGRADE
0780P0600
PT30, Gauge, Dual Scale, 0-40 bar (0-600 psi)
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PT30, Gauge, Dual Scale, 0-40 bar (0-600 psi)
0780P1500
PT30, Gauge, Dual Scale, 0-800 bar (0-1500 psi)
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PT30, Gauge, Dual Scale, 0-800 bar (0-1500 psi)
3000.3005UGD
PT30, PRODUCT UPGRADE
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PT30, PRODUCT UPGRADE
3022
PT30, Volume Reducer, 4″
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PT30, Volume Reducer, 4"
3025K1
PTS, Petiole Insertion Tool
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PTS, Petiole Insertion Tool
M802X149PKG04
PTS/PTS-B, BUNA-N O-RING SEAL, 4 PACK
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PTS/PTS-B, BUNA-N O-RING SEAL, 4 PACK
Z3015K1
PTS/PTS-B, SPECIMEN HOLDER RELIEF VALVE REPAIR KIT
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PTS/PTS-B, SPECIMEN HOLDER RELIEF VALVE REPAIR KIT
3024B12
BAGS, 1 DOZEN
BAGS, 1 DOZEN
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BAGS, 1 DOZEN
3019G4D062PK5
PTS, Grommet, Petiole, 1/16″ Hole, 5 Pack
PTS, Grommet, Petiole, 1/16" Hole, 5 Pack
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PTS, Grommet, Petiole, 1/16" Hole, 5 Pack
3019G4D093PK5
PTS, Grommet, Petiole, 3/32″ Hole, 5 Pack
PTS, Grommet, Petiole, 3/32" Hole, 5 Pack
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PTS, Grommet, Petiole, 3/32" Hole, 5 Pack
3019G4D125PK5
PTS, Grommet, Petiole, 1/8″ Hole, 5 Pack
PTS, Grommet, Petiole, 1/8" Hole, 5 Pack
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PTS, Grommet, Petiole, 1/8" Hole, 5 Pack
3019G4D187PK5
PTS, Grommet, Petiole, 3/16″ Hole, 5 Pack
PTS, Grommet, Petiole, 3/16" Hole, 5 Pack
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PTS, Grommet, Petiole, 3/16" Hole, 5 Pack
3019G4D250PK5
PTS, Grommet, Petiole, 1/4″ Hole, 5 Pack
PTS, Grommet, Petiole, 1/4" Hole, 5 Pack
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PTS, Grommet, Petiole, 1/4" Hole, 5 Pack
3019G4D375PK5
PTS, Grommet, Petiole, 3/8″ Hole, 5 Pack
PTS, Grommet, Petiole, 3/8" Hole, 5 Pack
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PTS, Grommet, Petiole, 3/8" Hole, 5 Pack
3019G4D500PK5
PTS, Grommet, Petiole, 1/2″ Hole, 5 Pack
PTS, Grommet, Petiole, 1/2" Hole, 5 Pack
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PTS, Grommet, Petiole, 1/2" Hole, 5 Pack
3019G4DBLKPK5
PTS, Grommet, Blank, 5 Pack
PTS, Grommet, Blank, 5 Pack
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PTS, Grommet, Blank, 5 Pack
3019G4UTA01PK5
PTS, Grommet, Leaf, Arc 1/8″ Wide by 1/2″, 5 Pack
PTS, Grommet, Leaf, Arc 1/8" Wide by 1/2", 5 Pack
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PTS, Grommet, Leaf, Arc 1/8" Wide by 1/2", 5 Pack
3019G4UTE01PK5
PTS, Grommet, Leaf, Ellips 1/16″ Wide by 1/4″, 5 Pack
PTS, Grommet, Leaf, Ellips 1/16" Wide by 1/4", 5 Pack
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PTS, Grommet, Leaf, Ellips 1/16" Wide by 1/4", 5 Pack
3019G4UTE02PK5
PTS, Grommet, Leaf, Ellips 1/8″ Wide by 1/2″, 5 Pack
PTS, Grommet, Leaf, Ellips 1/8" Wide by 1/2", 5 Pack
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PTS, Grommet, Leaf, Ellips 1/8" Wide by 1/2", 5 Pack
3019G4UTS01PK5
PTS, Grommet, Leaf, Slot .050″ Wide by 1/2″, 5 Pack
PTS, Grommet, Leaf, Slot .050" Wide by 1/2", 5 Pack
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PTS, Grommet, Leaf, Slot .050" Wide by 1/2", 5 Pack
3018G4D062PK5
PTS, Sealing Sleeve, 1/2″ O.D., 1/16″ Dia.Hole, 5 Pack
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PTS, Sealing Sleeve, 1/2" O.D., 1/16" Dia.Hole, 5 Pack
3018G4D125PK5
PTS, Sealing Sleeve, 1/2″ O.D., 1/8″ Dia. Hole, 5 Pack
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PTS, Sealing Sleeve, 1/2" O.D., 1/8" Dia. Hole, 5 Pack
3018G4D187PK5
PTS, Sealing Sleeve, 1/2″ O.D., 3/16” Dia. Hole, 5 Pack
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PTS, Sealing Sleeve, 1/2" O.D., 3/16” Dia. Hole, 5 Pack
3018G4D250PK5
PTS, Sealing Sleeve, 1/2″ O.D., 1/4″ Dia. Hole, 5 Pack
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PTS, Sealing Sleeve, 1/2" O.D., 1/4" Dia. Hole, 5 Pack
3018G4DBLKPK5
PTS, Sealing Sleeve, 1/2” O.D., Blank, 5 Pack
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PTS, Sealing Sleeve, 1/2” O.D., Blank, 5 Pack
3020G4D141PK5
PTS, Support Washer, PTS,, 9/64″ Dia. Hole, 5 Pack
PTS, Support Washer, Blank, 5 Pack / PTS, Support Washer, PTS,, 9/64" Dia. Hole, 5 Pack
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PTS, Support Washer, PTS,, 9/64" Dia. Hole, 5 Pack
3020G4D250PK5
PTS, Support Washer, PTS,, 1/4″ Dia. Hole, 5 Pack
PTS, Support Washer, PTS,, 1/4" Dia. Hole, 5 Pack
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PTS, Support Washer, PTS,, 1/4" Dia. Hole, 5 Pack
3020G4D375PK5
PTS, Support Washer, PTS,, 3/8″ Dia. Hole, 5 Pack
PTS, Support Washer, PTS,, 3/8" Dia. Hole, 5 Pack
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PTS, Support Washer, PTS,, 3/8" Dia. Hole, 5 Pack
3020G4D500PK5
PTS, Support Washer, PTS,, 1/2″ Dia. Hole, 5 Pack
PTS, Support Washer, PTS,, 1/2" Dia. Hole, 5 Pack
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PTS, Support Washer, PTS,, 1/2" Dia. Hole, 5 Pack
3020G4UTE01PK5
PTS, Support Washer, Slot, 1/16″ Wide X 1/2″ , 5 Pack
PTS, Support Washer, Slot, 1/16" Wide X 1/2" , 5 Pack
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PTS, Support Washer, Slot, 1/16" Wide X 1/2" , 5 Pack
3020G4UTE02PK5
PTS, Support Washer, Slot, 1/8″ Wide X 1/2″ , 5 Pack
PTS, Support Washer, Slot, 1/8" Wide X 1/2" , 5 Pack
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PTS, Support Washer, Slot, 1/8" Wide X 1/2" , 5 Pack
3020G4BLKPK5
PTS, Support Washer, Blank, 5 Pack
PTS, Support Washer, Blank, 5 Pack / PTS, Support Washer, PTS,, 9/64" Dia. Hole, 5 Pack
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PTS, Support Washer, Blank, 5 Pack
3020G4K1
PTS, Complete Support Washer Kit
PTS, Complete Support Washer Kit
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PTS, Complete Support Washer Kit
3018G4K1
PTS, Sealing Sleeve, Washers, Full Set
PTS, Sealing Sleeve, Washers, Full Set
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PTS, Sealing Sleeve, Washers, Full Set
3019G4K3
PTS, Grommet + Sleeve + Washer, Complete Kit
PTS, Grommet + Sleeve + Washer, Complete Kit
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PTS, Grommet + Sleeve + Washer, Complete Kit
3017G2W050PK5
PTS-B, Grommet, Leaf, 1.15″ X.050″, 5 Pack
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PTS-B, Grommet, Leaf, 1.15" X.050", 5 Pack
3017G2W090PK5
PTS-B, Grommet, Leaf, 1.15″ X .094″, 5 Pack
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PTS-B, Grommet, Leaf, 1.15" X .094", 5 Pack
3017G2WBLKPK5
PTS-B, Grommet, Leaf, Blank, 5 Pack
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PTS-B, Grommet, Leaf, Blank, 5 Pack
3017G2WRZRPK5
PTS-B, Grommet, Leaf, Razor Cut, 5 Pack
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PTS-B, Grommet, Leaf, Razor Cut, 5 Pack
3021G2W062PK5
PTS-B, Washer, Slot, 1/16″ , 5 PACK
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PTS-B, Washer, Slot, 1/16" , 5 PACK
3021G2WBLKPK5
PTS-B, Washer, Blank, 5 PACK
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PTS-B, Washer, Blank, 5 PACK
3017G2K1
PTS-B,Grommet, Complete Kit
PTS-B,Grommet, Complete Kit
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PTS-B,Grommet, Complete Kit
3115K1
PT15, PT30, SAPS II ACCESSORY KIT
PT15, PT30, SAPS II ACCESSORY KIT
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PT15, PT30, SAPS II ACCESSORY KIT

Learn more about the Soil Moisture Retention Curve

Measuring plant water tension (often expressed as leaf water potential or stem water potential) is essential for understanding how plants manage water stress. This measurement helps researchers and growers assess the hydration status of plants under various conditions. Here’s how plant water tension measurements are applied across agriculture research, wine grape production, horticulture, and plant physiology research and education:

Agriculture Research

  • Irrigation Management Studies: Determine optimal irrigation schedules by identifying critical water stress thresholds for various crops.
  • Drought Resistance Breeding: Screen and compare crop varieties for their ability to maintain turgor and function under low water availability.
  • Crop Yield Optimization: Correlate water tension levels with biomass and yield to develop water-efficient farming strategies.
  • Soil-Plant Interaction Studies: Evaluate how soil texture, moisture retention, and amendments affect plant water uptake and stress.

Wine Grape Production (Viticulture)

  • Precision Irrigation (Deficit Irrigation): Apply just enough water to maintain desired stress levels that enhance grape quality (e.g., sugar, anthocyanin, and tannin concentrations).
  • Quality Control: Use water potential thresholds to control vegetative growth and improve berry composition, aroma, and skin-to-juice ratios.
  • Ripening Management: Adjust irrigation during veraison (onset of ripening) based on water tension readings to influence flavor and acidity.
  • Clone and Rootstock Evaluation: Compare different grapevine cultivars and rootstocks for their water-use efficiency and drought tolerance.

Horticulture

  • Greenhouse and Nursery Watering Practices: Avoid over- or under-watering in high-value ornamental plants, container crops, or young seedlings.
  • Transplant Shock Monitoring: Assess how quickly transplants re-establish their water uptake ability.
  • Drought Stress Hardening: Apply controlled water stress to improve resilience in ornamentals or turfgrass.
  • Pest and Disease Management: Water-stressed plants are more susceptible to diseases; early detection helps in preventative treatments.

Plant Physiology Research & Education

  • Water Relations Studies: Demonstrate concepts like turgor pressure, osmotic potential, and xylem transport.
  • Stomatal Regulation Research: Correlate water potential with stomatal conductance, transpiration, and photosynthesis.
  • Hydraulic Conductivity Studies: Investigate how water tension affects root, stem, and leaf water transport.
  • Educational Demonstrations: Use pressure chambers or psychrometers in teaching labs to show how plants respond to water stress in real time.