phenoLytics provides patented 3D X-ray and field phenotyping technologies to generate ground-truth morphological data for seeds and plants. This data enables objective measurement and optimization of processes across the entire seed value chain, from quality analysis and processing to breeding for improved yields and stress tolerance.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Problem
Current methods for assessing seed and plant characteristics are often labor-intensive, lack standardization, and provide limited data, hindering optimization across the seed value chain. Existing morphological phenotyping technologies face constraints in throughput, data quality, and the ability to capture internal seed structures non-destructively. This makes it difficult to obtain the comprehensive, reproducible data needed to improve seed quality, processing, and breeding efforts.
Solution
phenoLytics offers a suite of patented 3D X-ray and field phenotyping technologies that generate detailed morphological data for seeds and plants, enabling objective measurement and optimization throughout the seed value chain. Their solutions include high-throughput 3D X-ray phenotyping for seeds (phenoCheck) and seedlings (phenoTest), 4D field and greenhouse phenotyping (phenoBob), and laser triangulation-based 3D sorting (phenoScort). These technologies provide quantitative, standardized data on internal and external seed characteristics, seedling development, and plant phenotypes, facilitating improved seed quality analysis, processing control, and breeding for enhanced yields and stress tolerance. The interconnected technology portfolio produces ground-truth data of seed and plant morphological phenotypes, which is a prerequisite to optimize all processes along the entire seed value chain.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes seed producers, processors, breeders, research institutes, universities, and genebanks seeking to optimize seed quality, processing, and breeding through advanced phenotyping technologies.
Features
- phenoCheck: 3D X-ray phenotyping of seed bulks for high-throughput quality and purity analysis, identifying key determinants for field emergence and yield.
- phenoTest: 4D X-ray phenotyping of seedlings, providing quantified data of individual seedlings with full automation and standardized, reproducible data for seed quality and vigor testing.
- phenoBob: 4D field and greenhouse phenotyping using autonomous RTK-GPS-based navigation for real-time plant detection, classification, and automated analysis of phenotypic parameters.
- phenoScort: Laser triangulation-based 3D sorting for high-throughput cleaning and sorting of seeds based on surface, size, and volume, with optional 2D X-ray scanning for internal feature sorting.
- 3D X-ray CT technology to resolve internal seed structures, produce high-resolution morphological data, and non-destructively follow development over time.
- AI-powered algorithms for automatic seed isolation, segmentation of internal seed organs, and measurement of external and internal features.
- Ability to link 3D seed quality parameters with resulting seedling development in 4D, defining quantitative cut-offs for usable seeds.
- Systems can be integrated into climate chambers for fully automated 24/7 operations, with options for automatic sowing and watering.