Automated stomatal morphometry for non-destructive DH ploidy screening
Innovative automated system using microscopic imaging and ML analysis to classify ploidy in wheat DH plantlets. High throughput, label-free screening scalable to thousands of plants per day. Ready for Phase 1 validation.
Overview
The Automated Stomatal Morphometry system revolutionizes ploidy screening in wheat doubled haploid (DH) plantlets through a non-destructive, high-throughput approach. It employs commercially available imaging hardware and machine learning (ML) algorithms to analyze cellular features on intact leaves, correlating these features with ploidy levels. This innovative solution facilitates the classification of thousands of plants per day without the need for destructive sampling or labeling, making it a novel addition to breeding programs.
Technical specifications
- Automated Imaging: Uses a compact station to capture micrographs of leaf surfaces.
- Machine Learning Analysis: Trained algorithms extract cell-level measurements and classify plants based on ploidy.
- High Throughput: Capable of processing thousands of plants daily.
- Modular Architecture: Incorporates exploratory modules with defined criteria for success and failure.
- Cross-crop Applicability: Supported by data across multiple DH species, allowing for potential extension beyond wheat.
Technology readiness level
This technology is currently at TRL 2, indicating that the concept and application have been formulated and are ready for further validation. A phased validation plan is in place, beginning with architecture transfer and progressing through directed validation and deployment support phases.
About Constraint Layer Research
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