Ultrasonic Plant Height System for High-Throughput Plant Phenotyping
Summary
Plant height is a key trait studied in breeding and research programs. Measurements in the field are time-consuming as they require manual measurements with several replicates. We will build a phenotyping device that will provide a significant improvement in sampling time and sample size. We will use a low-cost ultrasonic sensor to screen the field canopy and obtain an accurate biological sample of this trait.
The Team
Ricardo H. Ramirez-Gonzalez, John Innes Centre, Crop Genetics
Bioinformatics and Software development
Marcela Mendoza-Suarez, Plant Sciences, Oxford University
Implementation and technical advisor
Carolina Ramírez-Figueroa, School of Architecture, Newcastle University
Structural design and engineering
Oscar E. Gonzalez-Navarro, Quadram Institute Bioscience, Food and Health
Crop physiologist and hardware development
Luis Hernan, School of Architecture, Newcastle University
Structural design and engineering
Project Outcomes
Project Report
Project report and documentation on Github
Project Proposal
Original proposal and application
