Anthropogenic increases in fossil fuel emissions have been a primary driver of increased
concentrations of atmospheric carbon dioxide ([CO 2]) and other greenhouse gases …

Plant phenotyping is the primary task of any plant breeding program, and accurate
measurement of plant traits is essential to select genotypes with better quality, high yield …

Phosphorus is one of the second most important nutrients for plant growth and development,
and its importance has been realised from its role in various chains of reactions leading to …

Background Shape is a critical element of the visual appeal of strawberry fruit and is
influenced by both genetic and non-genetic determinants. Current fruit phenotyping …

Automatizing phenotype measurement will decisively contribute to increase plant breeding
efficiency. Among phenotypes, morphological traits are relevant in many fruit breeding …

Background Early seedling vigor is an essential trait of direct-seeded rice. It helps the
seedlings to compete with weeds for water and nutrient availability, and contributes to better …

Key message The principal phenotypic determinants of market class in carrot—the size and
shape of the root—are under primarily additive, but also highly polygenic, genetic control …

Abstract Key message The Or and CH genes are necessary for the accumulation of high
amounts of β-carotene and other carotenoid pigments in carrot roots, in addition to the Y and …

Carrot (Daucus carota), one of the most economically important root vegetables, shows a
wide range of morphological and biochemical diversity. However, there is a lack of …

Understanding the genetic basis of plant traits requires comprehensive and quantitative
descriptions of the phenotypic variation that exists within populations. Cameras and other …