Plant Phenomics
URL: http://www.lemnatec.com/plant-phenomics.html
The development of genomics over the last few years has resulted in a set of core
technologies that enable an almost exponentially increase in the generation of
information on the genetic background of plants. Based on high-throughput
genotyping and gene sequencing, the availability of genetic data related to
specific plants has reached a point where the mapping of entire genomes is
merely a question of weeks. Moreover, the use of molecular markers and
mapping populations in combination with the array-based identification of gene
regulation mechanisms has led to the accumulation of an unprecedented amount
of genetic data.
The role of LemnaTec scanalyzer systems in plant phenomics
The advances in plant genomics can now be complemented by high-throughput
plant phenomics, using LemnaTec scanalyzerHTS systems for small plants like
Arabidopsis and scanalyzer3D systems for bigger plants up to maize and sugar
cane sizes. In all cases, high-resolution phenotyping data on plant growth and
development is generated in abundance, which can subsequently be linked to
genes via QTLs (Quantitative Trait Loci).
Plant phenomics greenhouse, separated by automatic doors (background, left
and right) from the LemnaTec scanalyzer3D imaging units, and containing a
spraying unit (background, middle).