Tag: phenotyping

  Dr. Alina Zare recently presented in the University of Florida Informatics Institute’s virtual seminar on AI Advances and Applications. During her talk, Alina discussed how the Machine Learning and Sensing Lab is using AI methods to advance the understanding of plant root systems.   Check out our Publications page for more info on the exciting […]

Congratulations to our labmates Jose Ruiz-Munoz and Alina Zare as well as collaborators Jyothier Nimmagadda, Tyler Dowd and James Baciak!  Their paper, titled “Super Resolution for Root Imaging”, was recently published to Applications in Plant Sciences (APPS). If you’re interested in learning about a super-resolution framework for enhancing images of plant roots by using convolutional […]

Congratulations to our labmates Jose Ruiz-Munoz and Alina Zare as well as collaborators Jyothier Nimmagadda, Tyler Dowd and James Baciak!  Their paper, titled “Super Resolution for Root Imaging”, was recently accepted to Applications in Plant Sciences (APP). If you’re interested in learning about a super-resolution framework for enhancing images of plant roots by using convolutional […]

Abstract: High-resolution cameras have become very helpful for plant phenotyping by providing a mechanism for tasks such as target versus background discrimination, and the measurement and analysis of fine-above-ground plant attributes. However, the acquisition of high-resolution (HR) imagery of plant roots is more challenging than above-ground data collection. Thus, an effective super-resolution (SR) algorithm is […]

Congratulations to our labmates, Hudanyun Sheng and Princess Lyons, for successful Master’s defenses!   Hudanyun conducted work on “Switchgrass Genotype Classification using Hyperspectral Imagery”, while Princess investigated  “Anomaly and Target Detection in Synthetic Aperture Sonar”. Great job, you two!

Abstract: Tree detection is a fundamental task in remote sensing for forestry and ecosystem ecology applications. While many individual tree segmentation algorithms have been proposed, the development and testing of these algorithms is typically site specific, with few methods evaluated against data from multiple forest types simultaneously. This makes it difficult to determine the generalization […]

Abstract: Root crown phenotyping measures the top portion of crop root systems and can be used for marker-assisted breeding, genetic mapping, and understanding how roots influence soil resource acquisition. Several imaging protocols and image analysis programs exist, but they are not optimized for high-throughput, repeatable, and robust root crown phenotyping. The RhizoVision Crown platform integrates […]

Abstract: Background: Root crown phenotyping has linked root properties to shoot mass, nutrient uptake, and yield in the field, which increases the understanding of soil resource acquisition and presents opportunities for breeding. The original methods using manual measurements have been largely supplanted by image-based approaches. However, most image-based systems have been limited to one or […]

Abstract: Plant root phenotyping is a key component in plant breeding and selection for desireable root properties. Preferable root traits can not only help a plant to grow faster but also allow for more dense and deep root system architectures (RSA) that aid in making the plant resistant to drought conditions. In this thesis, an […]