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Plant & Crop Science in 3D

Imaging of Plants and Crops in 3D at Micron Scale

Create perfectly aligned high resolution 3D morphology stacks of agricultural samples with High-Resolution Episcopic Microscopy (HREM).

Barley Plant Imaged in 3D with High Resolution Episcopic Microscopy
Barley plant imaged with high-resolution episcopic microscopy (HREM).

Overview

High-Resolution Episcopic Microscopy (HREM) is an imaging technique be used to image a variety of samples. The technology allows for imaging dense samples in high detail and depth, which makes it a great tool for agricultural research. Image whole samples such as plant matter or animal tissue at micron resolution.

Chicken brain, captured using high-resolution episcopic microscopy at micron resolution.

Applications in Agricultural Research

  • Plant Morphology

    • Citrus Fruit: Examine the internal structure of citrus fruits to assess quality, detect defects, and study the effects of different growing conditions.

    • Barley: Analyse the developments of barley grains barley in high resolution.

  • Embryology

    • Chicken Embryos: Observe the intricate stages of chicken embryo development, monitor growth patterns, and detect abnormalities.

    • Mouse Embryos: Study the early stages of mouse embryo development, investigate the effects of genetic mutations, and analyse the impact of environmental factors

  • More​

    • HREM can be used to image many structures and sample types. 

Benefits of High-Resolution Episcopic Microscopy in Agricultural Research

3D Imaging

High resolution 2D image stacks aligned perfectly for whole 3D structures for measurement and analysis.

High Resolution

Visualise fine details and subtle variations in biological tissue with up to 1 micron voxel sizes in larger samples.

Versatile 

Image dense samples with no sample clearing, giving an advantage to imaging agricultural samples.

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Contact our High-Resolution Episcopic Microscopy (HREM) Experts

Want to know more about HREM, ask for a quote or get questions answered. Contact us and we can help answer all your questions.

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