SunDeep
"SunDeep - Utilisation of automated phenotyping platform in examination of water sensitivity in sunflower ". This study explored mechanisms underlying drought tolerance by analysing sunflower root system using the GROWSCREEN-Rhizo System.
The plant phenotyping infrastructures at IBG-2 are unique worldwide. The IBG-2 develops new and quantitative technologies and processes for the sustainable production and use of plants as bioresources for a sustainable bioeconomy. The technological focus is on the development and implementation of methods and infrastructures for detailed high-throughput and field phenotyping and their combination with state-of-the-art bioinformatics.
The aims are to increase the yield of plant biomass production, adapt the quality for various uses (food and feed, raw materials, bioenergy), reduce production costs and adapt to future climate and production conditions. Access to the technologies for the global community is made possible through involvement in key national and international initiatives.
Scientific / Research services
Phenotyping is currently the main bottleneck in the generation of new knowledge in functional genome research. Quantitative knowledge of structure and function enables the transfer of basic research results to practical agriculture and ecological research. The improvement of plant phenotyping, pioneered by IBG-2, is a key factor for the success of modern breeding and for progress in basic plant research. Setup, operation and access regulations (access) to technologies and hubs are provided for the global community.
Scientific fields
Research priorities are (1) identification of new root and plant ideotypes, (2) development of models to simulate plant growth (3) development and application of detailed high-throughput and field technologies for selection and screening, (4) development of alternative production systems, (5) integration into the holistic bioeconomy approaches, and (6) development and application of next generation FIs
Facilities / Instruments / Methods
IBG-2 is the largest phenotyping research facility in Germany with the latest and globally unique technologies for non-invasive phenotyping of structure and function of all plant parts and the characterisation of their environment. Those technologies include remote sensing, data-driven models of plant structure and processes, quantitative analyses of root and shoot processes, using deep and high-throughput approaches.
Use of the infrastructure is supported through different funding sources such as the Helmholtz funding, national funding (e.g. BMBF, BMEL) and international funding (E.g. Horizon Europe, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation).
Partners / Cooperation / Networks
- DPPN Deutsches Pflanzenphänotypisierungsnetzwerk: With IBG-2 as founding member, DPPN aims to support and ensure the long-term provision of the facilities for conducting excellent research on plant optimization and breeding in Germany.
- IPPN International Plant Phenotyping Network: IPPN is an association representing the major plant phenotyping centers globally. It increases the visibility and impact of plant phenotyping and enable cooperation by fostering communication between stakeholders in academia, industry, government, and the general public. Its head office is hosted by IBG-2.
- AgroServ & Microbes-4-Climates: IBG-2 makes its facilities available to researchers in Europe and beyond in these major European research infrastructure project.
Projects and Testimonials
A set of user-testimonials can be found under Facility access here: https://www.fz-juelich.de/en/ibg/ibg-2/expertise/dissemination-outreach-transfer/facility-access
Contact
Prof. Dr. Ulrich Schurr
Institutsleiter IBG-2
- Institute of Bio- und Geosciences (IBG)
- Plant Sciences (IBG-2)
Building 06.2 /
Room 401
Room 401
+49 2461/61-3073
E-Mail
Dr. Kerstin Nagel
Head of 'Jülich Plant Phenotyping Center'
- Institute of Bio- und Geosciences (IBG)
- Plant Sciences (IBG-2)
Building 06.2 /
Room 414
Room 414
+49 2461/61-9113
E-Mail
Dr. Mark Müller-Linow
Leitung "Jülich Plant Phenotyping Center"
- Institute of Bio- und Geosciences (IBG)
- Plant Sciences (IBG-2)
Building 06.1 /
Room 224
Room 224
+49 2461/61-96978
E-Mail
- Institute of Bio- und Geosciences (IBG)
- Plant Sciences (IBG-2)
Building 06.2 /
Room 406b
Room 406b
+49 2461/61-2638
E-Mail
- Institute of Bio- und Geosciences (IBG)
- Plant Sciences (IBG-2)
Building 06.1 /
Room 224
Room 224
+49 2461/61-8777
E-Mail
Reference Publications
An overview of the latest publications can be found on the IBG-2 Website "IBG-2 Publications & Open Access":
https://www.fz-juelich.de/en/ibg/ibg-2/forschung/publikationen
Last Modified: 26.03.2025