Plant Phenotyping

This state-of-the-art automated RGB and hyperspectral high-throughput phenotyping platform has controlled conditions for temperature, humidity, and light type and intensity, with an automatic irrigation and weighing system for plants up to 1.3 m in height.

Instruments

Growth chamber

Growth chamber (max capacity 900 plants; trays or single pots) with programmable control of:
• Temperature
• Air humidity
• Light intensity
• Light quality (LED B, R, FR)

Sensors

• RGB visible light; top and side views)
• Hyperspectral (top and side views; FX10 and FX17)

Watering and weighing stations

• Automatic and programmable watering station in tray and single pot formats
• Weighing station

Services

Phenotyping of plants in the visible spectrum

Growth measurement of plants up to 1.3 m in height in optimal and / or stress conditions (eg water, light, thermal stress). Data analysis (image segmentation, quantification of the projected leaf area and growth curves)

Hyperspectral phenotyping of plants

Hyperspectral imaging of plants up to 1.3 m in height in optimal and / or stress conditions (eg water, light, thermal stress). Data analysis to be agreed.

Applications

Characterization of genotypes / varieties

Identification of differences in growth, biomass, architecture, health status among different genotypes or plant varieties under optimal growth conditions.

Stress response

Characterization of the responses to various types of stress (e.g. water, light, thermal) of single or multiple genotypes / plant varieties.

Development of indices of plant stress

Development of hyperspectral indices of stress and physiological state of plants under controlled conditions for field application evaluation.

Contacts

fenotipizzazione.piattaforma@fmach.it

referente:
mingai.li@fmach.it

Research unit

Ecogenomics

This Unit studies plant biodiversity using comparative and functional genomic approaches with a focus on species evolution and adaptation.

Further details