Rothamsted Research Open

Multi-scale field phenotyping

Field phenomics, measuring traits in situ in multi-plot field experiments either by drones or Field Scanalyzer.

On-site platforms:

• Drones
• Field Scanalyzer
• Handheld 3D scanners

What We Do

Traits measured by drone – canopy height, cover and temperature, spectral reflectance. From the reflectance many published indices can be calculated.

Traits measured by the Field Scanalyzer –  canopy height and architecture, canopy cover, ears/image, canopy temperature, spectral reflectance, active canopy fluorescence

Traits measured by handheld 3D scanner – length, volume, and basal, central and apical part of the wheat spike, and canopy architecture

Projects

• Developing algorithms for any trait of interest
• Deciphering yield components through wheat life cycle for quantitative genetics

Contact

Malcolm Hawkesford
Head of Team

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