Digital Root Imager ( CI-600)

Root development and function are vitally important for plant adaptation to the environment. The understanding of root biology is critically necessary to facilitate the improvement of crop performance, especially in the face of environmental constraints. The CI-600 is the only instrument available that enables researchers to capture non-destructive, high resolution, digital images to observe the development and function of a plant’ s root system. • Provides a high-resolution underground color image of living roots in the soil • Enables observation of root growth and behavior over time; one or multiple growing seasons • Portable and field ready for fast accurate root and soil images Images courtesy of Dr. Dylan Fischer at Evergreen State College. For more images please visit his web site. Specifications § Super high-resolution image up to 188 million pixels § Linear scanning with no distortion § Each scan provides a 360-degree image ( 21.59 × 19.56cm) § Very portable and quick operation § Allows observing root growth and behavior during an entire growing season or longer § USB interface for laptop computer image storage § CI-601/ 602 enables unmanned long term remote root image monitoring