Automated root excavator and imaging system for field-grown maize
Co-PIs:
Paul Heinemann, Penn State University
Daeun Dana Choi, Penn State University
Post-docs:
Xiaomeng Shi, Penn State University
Summary
Advances in root phenotyping through RootRobot, a tractor-pulled root crown excavator and stationary imaging unit, will allow for rapid, in-field, automatic root excavation and imaging. RootRobot will excavate and process 1 plant every 6 seconds. A separate stationary imaging unit will collect 3600 images of each root crown. Images will be analyzed and reconstructed into 3D root models via DIRT3D software.
