High Throughput 3D Phenotyping

Seed analysis, Seed processing & Breeding

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Patented, industrially-validated, end-to-end technologies  

High-Throughput
3D Phenotyping

Services, Research & Systems for:
  • Quality Control & Sales
  • Seed Production
  • Seed Processing
  • R&D & Breeding

Quality Control & Sales

High-throughput ground-truth 3D data of seeds & seedlings

Fully automated & high throughput | Harmonize quality globally across sites | Quantify lot homogeneity & vigor | Ensure stable seed quality

Seed Production

Quick 3D Xray seed bulk checks for seed quality (issues)

Detect seed quality issues early | Predict usable units after harvest | Prioritize lots for shipping & processing | Plan multiplication area early

Seed Processing

In-line 3D Xray seed bulk checks for direct seed quality

Reduce lead times with quick seed checks | Calibrate processing machines | Minimize reprocessing | Diagnose & save "good" seeds in waste fraction or “bad” seed making seed lot non-sellable

R&D & Breeding

High-throughput measurement of seed-seedling big data

Link seed & seedling quality through predictive big data | Test effects of seed treatment | Screen for early seed/seedling traits in the lab

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phenoCheck machine

phenoCheck

3D X-Ray Phenotyping of (Bulk) Seeds

  • Objective measuring of internal & external
    seed organs & parameters
  • High-throughput seed quality & purity analysis in 3D for seed bulks within minutes
  • Identify purity, usable seeds & seed quality issues with quick bulk checks
  • Automatic prediction of usable units post harvest & in-line control of seed processing
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phenoTest

4D X-Ray Phenotyping of Seedlings

  • Standardised & reproducible ground-truth data for seed quality and vigor testing across labs
  • Quantified & documented 4D data
    of individual seedlings, thousands of datasets/h
  • Minimized risk of disruptions of business-critical processes by full automation
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1:1 seed to seedling phenotyping

High-throughput Correlation of 3D Seed & 4D Seedling Phenotype​

  • Link 3D seed quality parameters & resulting individual seedling development in 4D
  • Define quantitative cut- & trade-offs for usable seeds for seed production & processing
  • Control seed quality effects & ensure stable seed quality across all processes
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phenoBob

4D Field & Greenhouse Phenotyping

  • Autonomous RTK-GPS-based navigation
  • Real-time individual plant detection & classification in crop vs. weeds
  • Objective tracing of field emergence & post-emergence mortality
  • Automated quantitative analysis of phenotypic parameters
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phenoScort

Laser Triangulation-based 3D Sorting

  • Patented sorting​ process using laser sheet-of-light for surface, size & volume of objects in 3D
  • High-throughput at >1.6m/s of conveyor speed​
  • Sorting for internal & external 3D seed features by combined laser/2D X-Ray scanning
  • Cleaning & sorting of seeds in multiple fractions in one step​

About Us

Based on 40+ years of experience in seed quality research, seed multiplication and processing, our patented technologies span the whole seed value chain from 3D Xray phenotyping for seeds & seedlings to 3D phenotyping plants in the field to a high-throughput 3D sorting machine to leverage this data.  With this interconnected technology portfolio, we produce the necessary ground-truth big data of seed and plant morphological phenotypes. This ground truth data is the prerequisite to optimize all processes along the entire seed value chain from seed quality analysis and optimization, germination and vigor testing, seed processing, sales decisions and breeding for optimal yields and stress relevance - because we can only optimize what we can objectively measure. Developed by our Founder at Strube D&S in cooperation with the Fraunhofer IIS, our solutions have been validated and are in daily internal industrial use for many years. phenoLytics will make these revolutionary technologies available and accessible for all crops and the entire industry. Our mission is to drive a transformation in how seeds and plants are optimized for best yields and stress tolerance to support sustainable food production for a growing global population. With our experienced R&D and implementation partners, we not only provide research services, but offer highly customized systems,  implemented as turnkey solutions with the consulting services on how to make the best use of the data.
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Dr. Antje Wolff
Founder
Leading R&D
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Dr. Johannes Wolff
Founder, CEO
Leading Operations & BD
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Dr. Joachim Schneider
Business Strategy
Ex-CEO Bayer Vegetable Seeds
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Dr. Felix Porsch
Technology Development
Ex-Group Leader Fraunhofer IZFP
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Bright Enogieru Osatohanmwen
Data Science, Machine Learning
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Dr. Andreas Büchse
Machine Learning & Biostatistics
Consultant, > 25 years of industry experience
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Immo Hellwig
IT & Digital
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Katja Wegner
Office Administration
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Ingrid Kott
Technical Asisstant
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