I'm thinking about measuring TOC for leaves, stems, and root samples with the TOC-L Series (Shimadzu). What's the optimal method of preparing samples for such measurements?
It's usual and convenient to dry at 60to 80 degrees in a well -ventilates space, e.g., fan-forced oven. However, you should be aware that differences in C concentration tend to be small except in plants that accumulate lots of minerals such asSiO2.