PhenoSelect: Training a Neural Network Because I Refuse to Click on 100,000 Leaves
An introduction to PhenoSelect, an open-source deep learning pipeline designed to automate leaf segmentation and trait classification in High-Throughput Plant Phenotyping (HTPP). Built on the YOLOv11 framework , this tool processes RGB-NIR and hyperspectral imagery to extract quantitative leaf-level data.
How to Image a Whole Apple
A deep dive into the process of building a custom hardware and software solution to overcome the complex challenges of 3D object imaging.
Beyond the Naked Eye OR Why More Data Isn’t Always Better
An exploration into how hyperspectral imaging and machine learning can be used to see the invisible and quantify surface defects on apples.
Modeling the Future of Agrivoltaics: Simulating AV with LEDs
Modeling the Future of Agrivoltaics: Simulating AV with LEDs A Blog Post A conceptual model discription Another Blog Post about a Model Figure 1: Behavior of different light sources over a day. Figure 2: Continuous Behavior of Artificial Radiation for Selected Days (Normalized) Figure 3: Continuous Behavior of Artificial Radiation Over the Year (Normalized) Other […]
Expanding the Pipeline: Incorporating Canopy Height and Canopy Temperature
This blog post explores how to expand a drone-based pipeline for crop analysis. By incorporating height and thermal data, along with canopy coverage, a more comprehensive understanding of crop health and growth can be achieved.
From Drone Images to Insights: Using Neural Networks for Canopy Coverage Detection and Measurement
This blog explores the development of a complete workflow—from drone images to accurate canopy coverage—using accessible tools and AI-driven techniques.
The Power of small Micro-Electronics Projects
The Power of small Micro-Electronics Projects A Blog Post This anecdote demonstrates the power of small micro-electronics projects. With a small investment in time and money, I was able to solve a problem that was time-consuming and anoying. All Blog Posts The Problem: Leaking irrigation pipes and therefore unprecise water meter readings. (1) The Problem: […]
Phenotype to Genotype Gap
This report explores the genetic and phenotypic components of ideotypes, emphasizing their role in bridging the phenotype-genotype gap. Through the lens of quantitative genetics and the integrative approach of Crop Systems Biology (CSB), the report examines the complex interaction between genetic information, environmental factors, and crop physiology, offering insights into improving crop breeding strategies.
At the Intersection of Crops and Technology
Let me explain, what I mean with my motto (“At the Intersection of Crops and Technology”).