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Rootsnap! Training Pt. 2: Tracing Out Root Systems and Accurately Adding Points in Rootsnap!

Ready to dive deeper into Rootsnap! software? In part two of our three-part series, Kendra Ellertson will walk you through tracing the roots and using all the tools in the software. With tracing enhancements like the “Snap-to-Root” function that snaps root tracing points to the center of the root automatically and integrated image enhancement features,… Continue reading…

Rootsnap! Training Pt. 1: Setting Up Your Project and Importing Pictures with Rootsnap!

Get ready to take your root imaging to the next level! Join CID Bio-Science’s application scientist, Kendra Ellertson, in the first part of our three-part series on using Rootsnap! software. In this tutorial, Kendra will guide you through setting up your project, importing pictures, and getting yourself ready to start tracing roots. With Rootsnap!, you… Continue reading…

The Hidden Half of Plants – A Conversation with Christophe on Root Physiology

Plant researchers have long been fascinated by the hidden half of plants – their root systems. Roots are critical to plant growth and survival, but their functioning is often overlooked. That’s why we were thrilled to speak with Christophe Jourdan, an experienced researcher with almost 30 years of expertise in root physiology. In this blog… Continue reading…

CID Bio-Science Inc’s Advanced Tools: Providing a Holistic Picture of Plant Performance for Plant Science Research

Multifaceted experiments that examine complex internal plant responses to environment and management are standard and require equally sophisticated measuring and analyzing devices. A new generation of onsite plant science devices gives novel, rapid, and precise insights into above- and below-ground processes to advance and accelerate research. Scientists can use the tools to study diverse morphological… Continue reading…

Turning Trees into Fossil Fuels: An Interview with Jonathan Cumming on Bioenergy Innovation

Our latest conversation with Jonathan Cumming, a plant physiologist from the Center for Bioenergy Innovations (CBI), reveals the latest breakthrough in sustainable biofuels. This article delves into CBI’s fascinating mission to turn lignin into aviation fuel. From genetic manipulations to selecting genotypes with beneficial traits, Jonathan shares insights into the project’s innovative approaches to optimizing… Continue reading…

50 Best Universities for Plant Science

Plant science refers to various research subjects investigating plants, their characteristics, growth, and environmental interaction. Diverse disciplines, from plant systematics, anatomy, genetics, plant biochemistry, microbiology, molecular biology, physiology, ecology, crop science, forestry, nature conservation, and climate change, fall into this category. Students who want to learn state-of-art plant sciences should consider studying at universities recognized… Continue reading…

Insider Look: Unearthing the Secrets of Root Growth Vigor with Ehsan From True Organic’s R&D Department

In a recent conversation with Scott (CID), Ehsan shared his work in the R&D department of True Organic, where he focuses on improving crop vigor by creating a better environment for crops. Specifically, he discussed using rhizotrons to measure and visualize root growth in response to various fertilizer treatments. Although Ehsan encountered some difficulties and… Continue reading…

RootSnap! Webinar: From Root Imaging to Analysis – Best Practices and Applications

Request a quote | Schedule a consultation Join us for an in-depth exploration of RootSnap!, the effortless root analysis software from CID Bio-Science. Many plant researchers are having a problem today of being unable to see what’s going on with their crops below the surface without destroying the crop. This software, combined with a root… Continue reading…

The 10 most-cited Studies on Root Research in 2022

Roots are vital for resource acquisition and transport, determining plant growth, ability to withstand stress, and biomass accumulation. However, roots can also be affected by the environment and soil flora and fauna. Being underground, the root system, the “hidden half of plants,” has only lately been studied in detail after the development of modern tools… Continue reading…

Discover the Revolutionary CI-600 In-Situ Root Imager for Non-Destructive Root Imaging

Discover how non-destructive, high-resolution root imaging can enhance your plant and crop research with the CID Bio-Science CI-600 In-Situ Root Imager. This portable tool makes it simple to observe root growth and behavior with unparalleled accuracy, giving you a holistic view of plant health that can help you optimize crop production and enhance forest sustainability.… Continue reading…