Photon Systems Instruments

11/05/2026

What does it take to grow plants… in space?

We’re excited to host Mathew Lewsey from La Trobe University at IPAP 2026.

🌍🚀 Keynote: Phenotyping on Earth and in Space
From vertical farming to NASA’s Artemis missions, this research explores how plants can sustain life beyond Earth—while improving sustainability here on Earth.

👉 Science at the intersection of agriculture, biotechnology, and space exploration.

🎟️ Don’t miss this. Secure your spot at IPAP 2026 — registrations are open.

07/05/2026

Can spectral imaging unlock the future of climate-resilient crops?

We are delighted to welcome Sónia Negrão from University College Dublin to IPAP 2026.

🎯 Keynote: The Road to Precision: Spectral Imaging for Abiotic Stress Responses—Are We There Yet?

Her research pushes the boundaries of:
● Hyperspectral imaging
● Deep learning & neural networks
● GWAS and genotype–environment interactions

🌱 By studying heritage barley, her team is identifying genetic regions linked to stress tolerance—critical for future food security.

👉 A must-see talk for anyone in precision agriculture and AI-driven biology.

🎟️ Be there in Brno. Register now and join leading minds in plant phenomics.

06/05/2026

Exciting days ahead at Rooting 2026 in Specchiolla, Italy 🇮🇹🌱

We are proud to be part of the 11th International Symposium on Root Development — a meeting that connects scientists and innovators working on the future of plant biology, root development, agriculture, and biotechnology.

Klára Panzarová is looking forward to inspiring discussions, new collaborations, and sharing PSI technologies supporting advanced plant and root research.

Interested in root phenotyping and root system analysis?

Take a look at our Root System solutions — link in the comments 👇

04/05/2026

We’re proud to welcome James Whelan from Zhejiang University as a keynote speaker at IPAP 2026.

🌱 Keynote: Plant Phenomics for Discovery

In an era of big data biology, how do we uncover the “unknown unknowns”?

Prof. Whelan will showcase how integrating plant phenotyping with multi-omics platforms is transforming discovery science—from advanced 2D/3D imaging pipelines to hypothesis generation in functional genomics.

👉 This is where phenomics meets real scientific discovery.

🎟️ Join us in Brno and be part of the conversation. Registrations are now open.

29/04/2026

News from Research center.

Can laser seed treatments influence early crop growth? 🌱🔬

In collaboration with Ing. Jaroslav Skopal and RNDr. Jaroslav Wagner from Fytolaser, who are specialized in non-chemical laser treatment of agricultural crop seeds, we explored growth dynamics in sugar beet and rapeseed using the high-throughput PlantScreen™ Root System.

Using RGB imaging, we tracked root and shoot development to assess the impact of laser seed treatments on early growth development. Laser-treated seeds showed larger canopy development and root area, highlighting the potential of treatment to enhance germination, vitality, and crop resilience. 🌱

More about Fytolaser applications of seed treatments: https://www.fytolaser.cz/en/

More about PlantScreen™ Root phenotyping platform:
https://psi.cz/support/downloads/ps001/psrs001/Root_System_brochure.pdf/open

10/04/2026

🔬Precision meets high throughput — meet the Inverted Flat FluorCam FC 1300-I/2020

If you're working with detached leaves, algae, cyanobacteria, or seedlings in Petri dishes or microtiter plates, this system will make your data cleaner and your workflow faster.

The FC 1300-I/2020 is designed specifically for flat samples — and it shows 👇

✔️ Supports both standard imaging and high-throughput experiments
✔️ Dedicated holders for square Petri dishes and microtiter plates (up to 384-well format)
✔️ Uniform bottom illumination = consistent excitation across the entire field
✔️ Reliable quantitative fluorescence measurements (no patchy data)
✔️ Field of view 120 × 120 mm
✔️ Integrated dark adaptation compartment for controlled measurements

No hacks. No workarounds. Just a system that does exactly what your experiment needs.

🔍 Fully equipped: high-resolution camera, FluorCam10 software, control PC

Optional upgrade:
🌈advanced multi-excitation for fluorescent protein imaging
🤖 Integrated data acquisition and analysis via PlantScreen™ pipeline.

👉 Bottom line: if you're scaling experiments or need reproducible fluorescence data across plates, this is worth your attention.

07/04/2026

🌱 Early Bird Registration Extended – IPAP 2026! 🐦

Good news! The early bird registration for IPAP 2026 has been extended until April 30, 2026. Don’t miss your chance to secure your spot at a discounted rate! ✨

Join leading experts in plant physiology for talks, workshops, and networking opportunities.

🔗 Register here: https://psi.cz/ipap/online-registration/

27/03/2026

News from Research center 🔬

Tracking Barley above- and below-ground growth over time!

Understanding drought tolerance starts underground. Using RGB imaging, we monitored root growth under both well-watered and water-deficit conditions. Clear differences in root and shoot development can be observed over time at the early developmental stage. Plants continuously develop new roots under well-watered conditions, resulting in larger shoots, while this development becomes increasingly limited as drought stress intensifies. This work is done within the framework of the ongoing BarleyMicroBreed project, where we investigate dynamic root responses among different genotypes. 🌾

Want to learn more about our PlantScreen™ Root phenotyping platform? Check the link below:
https://psi.cz/support/downloads/ps001/psrs001/Root_System_brochure.pdf/open

More about BarleyMicroBreed project
https://agro.au.dk/forskning/internationale-platforme/barleymicrobreed

24/03/2026

Don’t Miss Out ⏳

Only one week left to secure your early bird registration for IPAP 2026.

Join the international phenotyping community in Brno and take advantage of the reduced fee before it’s gone.

Early bird ends March 31st.

👉 Register now: https://psi.cz/ipap/online-registration/
👉 More info: https://psi.cz/ipap/

20/03/2026

Early Bird Registration Ending Soon ⏳

We warmly invite you to join the 4th Integrated Plant and Algal Phenomics Meeting (IPAP 2026), taking place in Brno, Czech Republic, June 25–28, 2026.

After a long break, IPAP returns — bringing together researchers, innovators, and industry partners from around the world to explore the latest developments in plant and algal phenotyping.

The early bird registration fee is available until March 31st, so now is the right time to secure your place at a reduced rate.

The online registration will close on June 12th.

👉 Register here: https://psi.cz/ipap/online-registration/
👉 More information: https://psi.cz/ipap/

We’re looking forward to welcoming you in Brno.

02/03/2026

Potatoes under stress: what really makes them resilient? 🌱🥔

Recent article from EU-funded ADAPT project has been published on the CORDIS_EU website in six languages, "Plant genetic resources and breeding", highlighting how field trials and sensor plants identified potato traits that keep yields stable under heat and drought, guiding climate-resilient breeding.

We’re pleased to have contributed to research that supports innovation and sustainability in plant breeding.

👉 Read the full article here: https://cordis.europa.eu/article/id/463214-protecting-potato-yields-from-extreme-heat-and-drought-stress?WT.mc_id=exp

👉The full Results Pack can be found here: https://cordis.europa.eu/article/id/463151?WT.mc_id=exp

Field trials and sensor plants pinpointed potato traits that help keep yields stable during heatwaves and drought, guiding breeders...