See how imaging reveals hidden seed traits.
Use Case
Breeding & R&D
Access reliable ground-truth data from genotype to seed to seedling to plan at high throughput to optimize every process across the value chain.
Frustrated that indirect proxies and low throughput limit the power of your data and AI?
How to unlock value
Use ground-truth seed-to-seedling data.
Phenotype seed–seedling pairs as biomass ground truth at high throughput to uncover the drivers of better seeds and plants.
Lacking direct phenotypic data and vigor measurements to assess treatments?
How to unlock value
Quantify effects on seedling phenotype and vigor.
Capture both positive and phytotoxic effects of treatments, priming, and enhancements on seedling growth and organ development.
Unable to measure vigor or simulate stress at scale?
How to unlock value
Screen for stress tolerance in the lab.
Run fast, low-cost, high-throughput phenotyping under standardized stress conditions to identify tolerance early.
Still fully relying on field trials with little pre-screening?
How to unlock value
Screen early phenotypic traits in the lab.
Use controlled, high-throughput lab tests to predict field performance and narrow down entries before expensive trials.
Observing with precision
By default, SeedTelligence can connect internal seed properties to germination outcomes at the level of each individual seed in your trial. This creates a robust foundation for precisely quantifying the effects of treatments, or genetic backgrounds.
SeedTelligence solutions unlock a wide range of opportunities; from evaluating seed treatments to developing quality markers, trait description, and building predictive models. To prevent black-box approaches, SeedTelligence focuses on extracting biologically meaningful insights, such as actual organ biomass, ensuring transparency and traceability at every step.
Our solutions
Unlock the power of phenotype data, from seed to plant.
Ground-truth seedling insights
phenoTest
3D X-ray CT phenotyping to characterize seedling phenotype, vigor, and growth dynamics at scale—under treatments, priming, or stress conditions.
Reveal internal seed quality
phenoCheck
3D X-ray CT analysis to measure internal organ traits, assess pelleting quality, and monitor effects of priming or pre-sprouting.
Track seed-to-plant development
phenoMatch
High-throughput 3D phenotyping over time (4D) to close the genotype–seed–seedling gap and strengthen predictive breeding decisions.
Advanced 3D seed sorting
phenoScort
3D Laser + 2D X-ray sorter to maximize usable breeding material and meet required quality standards for certification.
A new era of predictive seed science
Developed by PhenoKey and phenoLytics, and backed by the technological expertise of Fraunhofer, SeedTelligence is rooted in deep agronomic knowledge and proven data science.
Discover the power through real data samples
phenoTest: Sunflower Seedlings
phenoTest: Spinach seedlings
phenoCheck: Spinach seeds
phenoTest: Wheat seedlings Normal & Abnormal
phenoCheck: Artichoke seeds
FAQ
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Find answers on how SeedTelligence can transform Breeding & R&D
Where is morphological phenotypic data needed?
It is essential for research and optimization of seeds and plants, providing reproducible, quantitative ground-truth data.
What crops can the phenoTest be used for?
It has been validated on more than 80 plant species, from fine grasses to forestry seeds, with no practical limitations found.
What solutions do you offer for seed phenotyping?
We offer phenoCheck for bulk seeds and phenoTest for germinating seeds on filter paper, phenoMatch is used to connect seed traits to resulting germination result on single seed level and phenoScort is the high throuhgput sorting solution
How do you use AI?
We apply AI where it adds clear value, focusing on biologically relevant, traceable insights rather than over relying black-box predictions.
Why 3D X-ray CT?
X-ray CT captures full 3D internal structures, enabling richer data and better integration into digital quality systems.
Other use cases to unlock
Cleaning & Processing
Steer processing with central quality data.
Define clear borders between usable and non-usable seeds to sort consistently at each site.
Quality Testing & Sales
Turn every germination test into a data treasure trove
Leverage routine quality testing to generate the data you need to understand your genetics, varieties and to use this big data to drive your R&D goals
Breeding & R&D
Preserve breeding material and speed up certification.
Preserve breeding material and speed up certification.
End-to-End
Accelerate breeding & innovation speed
Use integrated data from seeds, seedlings, and plants - directly linked to field performance - to speed up breeding and improve varieties at every step.