The mission of the PSI Research Center is to empower the scientific community with advanced infrastructure and expert support for plant cultivation and imagebased phenotyping across controlled environments, greenhouses, and field conditions. We facilitate hands-on access to technology, proof-of-concept validation, and integrated biological and technical solutions to maximize research potencial.
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Our Services
Plant cultivation
Precisely controlled growing conditions, including temperature, humidity with independently adjustable photoperiods, which are essential for optimal plant development. Advanced programming capabilities allow for the simulation of natural environmental conditions, such as day/night cycles, dawn/dusk transitions, and cloudy sky effects.
PlantScreenTM Systems
State-of-the-art technology with integrated robotic solutions designed for digital phenotyping on temporal and spatial levels and monitoring of plants across their entire life cycle. Capacity from small to mid-sized plants (up to 50 cm) up to large crop plants with a maximum height of 1.2 m. Key features include automated plant handling,
high-resolution imaging, and precise irrigation schemes.
Data analysis
PSI Data Analytics Services provide customized solutions to enable biological researchers to gain deeper insights from the spatiotemporal phenomic data. With end-to-end support from data collection to visualization, we simplify workflows and drive meaningful scientific outcomes. As part of our advanced analysis services, we provide (i) high-quality data visualization to reveal hidden patterns and relationships, (ii) rigorous statistical evaluation of experimental results, and (iii) tailored development of machine learning models to pinpoint valuable plant traits of interest.
Imaging sensors
High-end fully integrated phenotyping technologies include imaging sensors for the visible light spectrum (RGB), invisible light spectrum, chlorophyll fluorescence imaging, thermal imaging, 3D laser scanning and VNIR/SWIR hyperspectral reflectance imaging units. Digital trait assessment relies on analyzing a broad spectrum of electromagnetic wavelengths to deliver comprehensive insights into plant health, development, and physiological performance.
Automated plant scoring
Our advanced toolkit of data processing methods enables us to extract important features to integrate a complete and insightful picture obtained from all the imaging sensors. Automated data handling supports all acquired imaging processes, including pre-processing, segmentation, and feature extraction. A comprehensive software package enables full system control, data acquisition, image analysis, and monitors environmental conditions.
Phenotyping platforms
We provide state-of-art infrastructure for plant cultivation and automated high-throughput phenotyping from small to large scales.
PlantScreenTM SC System
A portable, small-scale phenotyping platform designed for flexible, low-throughput phenotyping. Easily transferable to greenhouse compartments or climate chambers, it enables convenient integration into diverse research environments. The system supports flexible configurations for various plant types, with top-view and multi-angle side-view data collection, light-isolated imaging cabins, and plant identification via barcode.
PlantScreenTM Compact System
Designed for small to mid-sized plants up to 40 cm in height, this system combines robotic-assisted imaging units with precise weighing and watering regimes for efficient, automated phenotyping and supporting high-throughput analysis. An integrated acclimatization chamber enables plants to acclimate under controlled conditions prior to imaging.
PlantScreenTM Modular System
Designed for mid-sized to large plants up to 120 cm in height, this system is installed inside of greenhouse with a capacity of 270 pots. Array of advanced imaging sensors for structural, physiological and biochemical phenotyping, including an adaptation tunnel installed inside a climate-controlled chamber. The system provides a complete solution for non-invasive phenotyping and precise plant watering for major crops over their life cycle.
PlantScreenTM Root System
Rhizobox-based platform enables both root and shoot phenotyping, offering a unique dual-perspective analysis for plants up to 50 cm. The system features multiple imaging sensors, including RGB, NIR and multispectral imaging, adjustable rhizobox angle positioning and positional irrigation. Each rhizobox measures 360 × 295 × 30 mm (H × W × D), providing ample rooting space for small to mid-sized plants.
PlantScreenTM Field System
The system features multiple sensor modules mounted on a high-clearance vehicle (e.g., tractor) with an adjustable arm, enabling automated movement over field plots at speeds optimized for high-throughput analysis. Equipped with active sensors for monitoring a wide range of plant traits, the system provides precise, time- and location-referenced data.
Our infrastructure
The PSI Research Center infrastructure is available in a fee4service and/or collaboration project mode to national and international user from academia and industry.
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