Simple Pivot Balance for Measuring Phytomass in Quadrats

An inexpensive, e8siiy constructed b8hnce ~8s mrdc to measure pi8nt phytom8ss from clipped qu8dnts. It c8n be f8brhted from m8terhls gener8Uy 8v8hbie in developing countries 8nd, within the designed rmge, it is 8ccunte enough to provide reli8bie estimites of standing crop. Since b8i8acee 8re easily md inexpensively constructed they c8n be m8de in qu8ntity urd distributed to ioc8i extension 8gents urd f8rmers.