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Accelerating Discovery with Advanced Imaging and Robotics

The Bellwether Foundation Phenotyping Facility DON A L D D A N FORT H PLANT SCIENCE CENTER Accelerating Discovery with Advanced Imaging and Robotics DISCOVERY | COMMUNITY | IMPACT Fluorescence Imaging Visible Imaging Station Near-infrared Imaging Station Station measures how light energy is captured. provides real-time measurements of plant growth, leaf area and color. informs about water content. 680 sq. ft. climate controlled, Conviron growth house, permits precise control over temperature, humidity and light intensity. During the non-destructive process, 15,000 images More than 1,140 plants monitored simultaneously. are taken in 48hrs. ..... ..... Understand light energy capture to help increase agricultural productivity. Examine plant growth variables to increase yield and biomass. Evaluate water use efficiency and understanding responses to heat and drought stress. The entire facility is 1,755 sq. ft. located at the Ďanforth Center. The robotics increases the speed of experiments with a automated watering 671 ft. long track. and nutrient stations. •... ..... .. •... .... .... .·.. .... .·. .. .......

Accelerating Discovery with Advanced Imaging and Robotics

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The Bellwether Foundation Phenotyping Facility, located at the Danforth Center, is a state-of-the-art, high-tech facility comprised of a custom, controlled environment growth house, fully integrated w...

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