Heat and cold stress
Overview
Temperature extremes—both heat spikes and cold episodes—affect plant growth, reproduction, and survival. Image-based phenotyping enables quantification of physiological and morphological responses under controlled or field-like temperature regimes.
1. Screening breeding populations for heat or cold tolerance
2. Quantifying stress thresholds under controlled environmental ramps
3. Studying reproductive resilience under heat at anthesis
4. Evaluating acclimation responses through time-series imaging
5. Modeling canopy thermal response in containerized or plot setups
Recommended Solutions
High-Throughput Phenotyping System
- Automated measurement of stress-induced changes in plant morphology and growth
- Time-series imaging to quantify thermal stress effects on leaves, stems, and canopy
- Multi-trait monitoring including chlorosis, wilting, and senescence under controlled temperature regimes
Gantry-Based Phenotyping Platform
- Large-scale phenotyping under controlled or semi-controlled temperature environments
- Multi-angle or 3D imaging capturing plant structural responses to heat/cold stress
- Consistent temporal and spatial data supporting genotype × environment interaction studies
Why Our System Fits This Application
Our systems integrate thermal imaging, hyperspectral indicators, and automated time-series measurements. Controlled chambers ensure reproducible temperature profiles, while image analytics quantify subtle stress signals before visible damage occurs.