Phenotypic trait measurements have enabled breeders to link genomic
information to phenotypic information and through this enhance crop
performance by breeding for superior germplasm. Progress in this area
has been hindered by the limited ability to capture agronomic traits of
importance at a large field-based scale since traditional methods for
measuring phenotypic traits in field are time and labor intensive and
are limited in accuracy and consistency when implemented on large scale.
Precision phenotyping efforts have enabled researchers at Corteva
Agriscience to collect high quality datasets for important traits that
programs had been unable to measure accurately or safely in the past.
Specific applications of phenotyping technologies and how these have
influenced data collection within Corteva breeding programs around the
world will be presented. Technology is rapidly evolving, and by using
this technology to develop novel precision phenotyping solutions,
breeders are able to capture more high-quality data and gain unique
insights.