Phenotype Screening's X-ray scanning imaging analysis system for plant roots RootViz FS is a new, high-efficiency, high-precision, non-destructive measurement system developed successfully with the support of the US Department of Energy Innovation Project for potted plants.The root system is subjected to in situ imaging analysis, and stereoscopic X-ray photos of the root system can be taken. This system is the most exciting invention in the field of plant root research after the rhizotron system (such as the Canadian Regent WinRHIZO root analysis system).After the root detection system needs to be removed and cleaned, it is analyzed with the help of a scanner. This process often breaks the fragile parts of the plant's root tip, and it is an ex vivo analysis and cannot be dynamically monitored.The X-ray scanning imaging analysis system of plant roots is a non-destructive in-situ analysis system that can analyze all parts of the plant root system (including root tips, etc.) in all aspects, and can conduct long-term dynamic monitoring of root growth at different stages of plant growth..This system is very suitable for studying the dynamic response of plant roots to stress, and can analyze plants with a plant height of 1.8 meters and a root depth of 60 cm. | ||
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Small analysis system | Large-scale analysis system | Internal construction of large-scale analysis systems |
Main functions | |||
Study on high-throughput phenotype in the field Research on plant nutrition and fertilizer in the field Field pest monitoring Precise sprinkler or spray pesticides in the field Field weed control Field harvesting period determination Field hyperspectral study Field soil trait investigation | |||
Application areas | |||
Application Example 1: Dynamic monitoring of root growth and development | |||
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Monitoring of dynamic growth of roots 40 days after corn emergence | |||
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Application Example 2: Differences in root systems between different varieties | |||
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A relatively large angle distribution, Relatively shorter, thicker roots | A relatively small angle distribution, Relatively long and thinner roots | ||
The differences in root systems between different variants of the two rice (Ra4993 and Ra5531) can be easily analyzed using the X-ray scanning imaging system of the plant root system, while the traditional method of post-root scanning will ignore the differences in angles between root systems. | |||
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Application Example 3: Root System Classification | |||
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It is difficult to distinguish different plant root systems with the naked eye.With the results of the X-ray scanning imaging analysis system of plant roots, the scatter plots obtained by lateral root density and main root length as the coordinate axes can be classified.In the figure above, multiple variants are distributed in the upper part of the center line, while normal varieties are distributed in the lower part of the center line.After the two varieties are hybridized, this method can be used to quickly scan multiple characteristics of offspring. | |||
Application Example 4: Root system response to stress | |||
The special culture medium does not contain nutrients, moisture and any pests, so researchers can easily add different nutrients, moisture and pests to conduct stress response research. | |||
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Count measurements of nodule nematodes, the above figure is a demonstration trend of nodule changes over time | |||
Application Example 5: X-ray imaging study of plant stems | |||
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Low-energy X-ray imaging technology can detect the ear stems of corn non-destructively. The above picture is the actual picture of the ear stems of corn ears that are obtained. | |||
Application Example 6: Research on Seed X-ray Imaging | |||
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Non-destructive study of the internal structure of plant seeds, and compare the differences between different individuals of the same species. The above picture is a corn seed imaging picture | |||
Application Example 7: Research on X-ray imaging of cotton wool | |||
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Viewing the three-dimensional structure of the inner sleek through three-dimensional glasses can analyze the detailed information of different parts of the inner sleek. The above picture is a three-dimensional picture of the inner sleek. | |||
Main technical parameters | |||
X-ray emitter (50 kVp, Tungsten, spot diameter: 35 μm) Digital X-ray Camera (2000 x 2048 pixels) Plant sample positioning system (3-dimensional adjustable) Large volume detection chamber (1.1 m high); special version can provide detection of 185 cm high and root depth up to 60 cm | |||
Purchase Guide | |||
1. Basic configuration Complete system: including host, X-ray light source, analysis software, special culture pot, culture medium 2. Other optional accessories Model A: 30x50x200 mm culture pot and corresponding medium, suitable for rice plants Model C: 30x100x300 mm culture pot and corresponding medium, suitable for pea plants Model Q: 45x200x500 mm culture pot and corresponding medium, suitable for corn plants Model R: 45x200x1000 mm culture pot and corresponding medium, suitable for plants with relatively developed root systems | |||
Origin: Phenotype Screening Company, United States | |||
