I have heard of the Plant Spikerbox from Backyard Brains and trying to acquire it. I want to study the electrophysical changes in common plants as Chilli, Tamarind, Papaya, etc due to environmental and human stimuli. But the devices I find are usually very expensive. Is there any DIY way of building such devices? What type of electrodes do I need? What type of wires to connect them to the plant? And what receptors can detect low-frequency electric signals? Also in the case of Plant bioacoustics, What device can I use to detect their ultrasonic sounds?
Hi Muttaki,
I like your project. Backyard Brains has pioneered small, inexpensive portable rigs for doing neurophysiological measurements in the field, including ABRs, multi-unit brain recordings and even optogenetics. They would be my first choice and I would trust their Plant Spikerbox. Good luck!
Peter.
Dear Peter,
Thank you so very much for your kind answer. I have already ordered plant spikerbox from the backyard brains. But the plants I am primarily studying are Tamarind plants (Tamarindus indicus). I am a bit worried if the plant spikerbox can pick up the low frequency signals of this plant. My Tamarind plants have shown some interesting behaviour like keeping leaves open of cold stormy nights and closing the leaves for few days even if there were ample sunlight. This behavior have been repeated for last two months. So, if I may ask this suppl8mentary question that if the spikerbox cant pick up tamarind plant signal, is there any way to tweak the device that it can pick up tamarind electric signals?
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