Root Evaluation
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1. A method for evaluating plant roots, comprising (i) growing a plant in a substantially transparent container charged with a particulate, non-transparent growing medium;
- and (ii) evaluating plant roots through said transparent container by digital imaging.
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Abstract
A method is provided comprising (i) growing a plant in a substantially transparent container charged with a particulate, non-transparent growing medium; and (ii) evaluating plant roots through said transparent container by digital imaging. An apparatus for evaluating plant roots in a high throughput manner is also provided.
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8 Claims
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1. A method for evaluating plant roots, comprising (i) growing a plant in a substantially transparent container charged with a particulate, non-transparent growing medium;
- and (ii) evaluating plant roots through said transparent container by digital imaging.
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4. An apparatus for evaluating plant roots, comprising:
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(i) a transporter means for movement of plants in substantially transparent containers charged with particulate, non-transparent growing medium; and
(ii) at least one camera; and
optionally(iii) a mechanical system for presenting the substantially transparent container to the at least one camera; and
(iv) algorithms for measuring root traits. - View Dependent Claims (5, 6, 7)
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8. An apparatus for evaluating roots of plants in substantially transparent containers charged with particulate, non-transparent growing medium, which apparatus comprises at least one movable camera arranged to record images of plant roots through said substantially transparent container.
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