Root Phenotyping Technology licensed
The so called imaging box for rhizotrons allows non-invasive, manual imaging for the transparent surface of soil-filled rhizotrons.
The images can be used for example for root observations and measurements of growth and traits of roots which are visible at the transparent plate of the rhizotrons. IBG-2 and the Institute of Plant Genetics, Polish Academy of Sciences, Poland, were able to realize a transfer of scientific developments into application.
In addition to increasing scientific knowledge, the transfer of this knowledge and developed methods or technologies into practice is one of the core tasks of the institutes/scientists at the HGF.
IBG-2 / FZJ and the Institute of Plant Genetics, Polish Academy of Sciences, Poland, were able to realize a transfer of scientific developments into application.
The so called imaging box for rhizotrons allows non-invasive, manual imaging for the transparent surface of soil-filled rhizotrons with a size of max. 60 x 30 cm. The images can be used for example for root observations and measurements of growth and traits of roots which are visible at the transparent plate of the rhizotrons.
These and similar so-called phenotyping technologies are not only a core competence of IBG-2, but are also of increasing importance in view of the major challenges in the production and use of (plant) biomass in the bioeconomy.
Contact
Dr. Kerstin Nagel
Head of 'Jülich Plant Phenotyping Center'
- Institut für Bio- und Geowissenschaften (IBG)
- Pflanzenwissenschaften (IBG-2)
Raum 414