Hyperspectral imaging: a novel approach for plant root phenotyping.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Root phenotyping aims to characterize root system architecture because of its functional role in resource acquisition. RGB imaging and analysis procedures measure root system traits via colour contrasts between roots and growth media or artificial backgrounds. In the case of plants grown in soil-filled rhizoboxes, where the colour contrast can be poor, it is hypothesized that root imaging based on spectral signatures improves segmentation and provides additional knowledge on physico-chemical root properties.

Results

Root systems of Triticum durum grown in soil-filled rhizoboxes were scanned in a spectral range of 1000-1700 nm with 222 narrow bands and a spatial resolution of 0.1 mm. A data processing pipeline was developed for automatic root segmentation an

SUBMITTER: Bodner G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6169016 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature