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Root evaluation

US8341880B2 · kind B2 · utility

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34References

23Claims

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Assignee

CropDesign N.V. · BE

Inventors

Pierre Lejeune · Dolembreux, BE
Willem Broekaert · Dilbeek, BE
Frederik Leyns · Sint-Lievens-Houtem, BE
Frederik Dhont · Deinze, BE

Key dates

Filing date	Sep 8, 2005
Grant date	Jan 1, 2013
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Apr 8, 2026

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY02P60/21
WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method is provided comprising (i) growing a plant in a substantially transparent container charged with a particulate, non-transparent growing medium; and (ii) evaluating plant roots through said transparent container by digital imaging. An apparatus for evaluating plant roots in a high throughput manner is also provided.

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