Phenobreed: A Prototype for Photogrammetry-Based Quick Root Phenotyping

This work presents a new prototype for the automated root traits phenotyping using an array of cameras. The investigation of low-cost 3D methods for root phenotyping will help in the characterization of root system and increasing the efficiency of breeding programs to improve crop productivity. The proposed pipeline involves the acquisition of a set of images of the root, then the generation of a 3D cloud point and model using these photos and finally the calculation of geometrical traits using the reconstructed 3D model of the root. The design, construction and preliminary results of the prototype are presented here.