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What is PlantArray

Plantarray is a high-throughput, multi-sensor physiological phenotyping gravimetric platform. This plant phenotyping system performs quick plant screening based on precise physiological traits measurements that are great indicators for yield potential with proven high correlation to field yield results.

The phenotyping method is to continuously and simultaneously measure the momentary-varying water flux in the Soil-Plant-Atmosphere (SPAC) for each plant in the array under varying ambient conditions.

The direct measurement of plant water balance and biomass gain that is determined for the root and shoot enables rapid evaluation (within days) of the plant yield potential in a dynamic environment.

This plant phenotyping system provides a quantitative comparison of the plant response to different treatments and the precise prediction of plant growth and productivity in an efficient, easy-to-use, non-invasive manner.

Key benefits:

Fully automated phenotyping system –
Control | Measure | Analyze
Multi- treatments control within one experiment
Continuous, simultaneous bio-feedback
Quick test cycles: few days/ weeks instead of seasons
Quantitative, consistent results , scientifically proven
Modular in size and budget
Suitable to most plants, soil types and growth stages

Contains two self-controlled valves to maximize irrigation and fertigation flexibility.

Each control unit is built to hold up to four additional sensors.

Advanced weighing scales (gravimetric system) for measuring plant water and growth response.
Additional sensors for plant-environment understanding.

SPAC (Soil-Plant-Atmosphere Continuum) cloud-based software.
Performs real-time statistical analysis of the plants’ yield potential.

Control

	PlantArray	Manual Sensors	Lysimeters (Data-loggers)	Robotic Imaging
Automatic Irrigation	Yes	No	Yes	Yes
Preventing leaks	Yes	No	No	No
Simultaneous treatments	Yes	No	No	No
Randomization	Yes	No	No	No
Multi treatments	Yes	No	No	No
Dynamic feedback	Broad	No	Limited	Limited

Measure

	PlantArray	Manual sensors	Lysimeters (Data-logger)	Imaging
Temporal resolution	High	Low	High	Low
Spatial resolution	High	Low	High	Low
Whole-plant	High	Low	High	Mid
Functional traits precision & Yield correlation	High Whole plant	High leaf/stem	Mid Whole plant	Mid Whole plant
Environment	Broad	Specific	Limited	Limited
Signal to noise ratio	Low	High	High	High
Manpower	Low	High	Low	Mid

Analysis

	PlantArray	Manual sensors	Lysimeters (Data-logger)	Imaging
Direct quantification	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Real-time statistical analysis	Yes	No	No	No

Custom made control unit

Contains two self-controlled valves for maximum irrigation and fertigation flexibility.
Enables automated, personalized, plant-specific feedback irrigation.
Each control unit is built to hold up to four additional sensors.
Although all interconnected, failure in one unit does not affect the others.
Reduces noise and the requirement for lengthy cables.

Over a decade in The making

The reliable and robust PlantArray plant phenotyping equipment is the result of over 10 years of research and development using weighing lysimeters (gravimetric systems) to monitor various plant responses under different environmental conditions, achieving close to zero signal to noise ratio.

Our extensive experience with gravimetric systems is incorporated into every part of the system, ensuring that you receive the best possible performance!