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IN-GX03 Comprehensive Root Analysis System | Dual-Light Scanner with Needle, Pod & Root Morphology Measurement

【Introduction】The IN-GX03 sets itself apart as the most versatile instrument in the root analysis product line. While sharing the same high-quality dual-light source scanning platform as the HM-GX02 (4800x9600 DPI, 6-line CCD), it extends far beyond pure root analysis with unique multi-organ measurement capabilities. The IN-GX03 can additionally measure soybean and peanut pod parameters including stalk thickness, pod body dimensions, beak measurements, and arc-chord heights. It also quantifies needle leaf area, length, and width, as well as grain awn length and small leaf petiole measurements. This makes the IN-GX03 the ideal all-in-one solution for research laboratories that study multiple aspects of plant morphology beyond root systems alone. With 25 measurable parameters compared to the 22 offered by scanner-only models, it delivers the broadest analytical scope available.

Model: IN-GX03

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IN-GX03 Root Analysis System

I. Instrument Purpose

The Root Analysis System is designed for professional root analysis after washing, and can also be used for root phenotype analysis in root box cultivation studies. It can analyze root length, diameter, area, volume, root tip count, and additionally measure needle leaf and pod data. With powerful functionality and straightforward operation, the software enables morphological analysis of plant root systems as well as overall structural distribution analysis, making it widely used in root morphology and architecture research.

II. Instrument Principle

The Root Analysis System utilizes a high-quality image scanner to obtain high-resolution color or black-and-white images of plant root systems. The scanner is equipped with a specialized dual-light source illumination system installed both below the scanning panel and within the upper cover, with dual-light calibration zones reserved on the scanning panel. Additionally, the system includes specialized high-transparency root placement trays in various sizes. During scanning, the light sources beneath the scanning panel and within the upper cover simultaneously sweep across the root samples in the high-transparency trays. This approach avoids the shadow and unevenness artifacts commonly encountered in root scanning, effectively ensuring high image quality.

The root analysis software can read images in TIFF and JPEG standard formats. Using the encrypted dongle-activated software, the system analyzes high-quality root images obtained through scanning. Non-statistical methods are employed to measure and calculate the root length, diameter, area, volume, root tips, and other fundamental morphological parameters of overlapping and crossing root sections, thereby meeting the needs of researchers studying different categories and levels of plant root systems.

III. Technical Specifications

1. Equipped with a dual-light source color scanner with 4800 x 9600 DPI optical resolution and extended A4 format. Reflective scanning area for roots: 355.6mm x 215.9mm. Transparency scanning area: 320.0mm x 203.2mm. Minimum pixel size: 0.005mm x 0.0026mm.

2. Measurable Parameters:

(1) Total root length

(2) Branching frequency

(3) Average root diameter

(4) Median root diameter

(5) Maximum diameter

(6) Total root surface area

(7) Total projected area

(8) Total root volume

(9) Root tip count

(10) Fork count

(11) Crossover/overlap count

(12) Root diameter class distribution parameters

(13) Custom non-uniform diameter segmentation with automatic measurement of length, projected area, surface area, volume, and distribution parameters for each segment.

(14) Root color analysis with output of diameter, length, projected area, surface area, and volume for roots of different colors.

(15) Root topology analysis with automatic determination of connection count and relationship angles. Independent automated analysis of length, area, and volume for any selected root segment. Individual display and marking of parameters for any user-defined diameter range (with non-uniform intervals).

(16) Root fork trimming, merging, and connection corrections with undo capability for rapid achievement of 100% accurate results.

(17) Automatic fractal dimension measurement of root systems using the box-counting method. Root nodule counting for objective assessment of rhizobial contributions.

(18) Large-scale fully automated root analysis with batch saving. Aggregate data can be saved in a single spreadsheet, or detailed data for each individual root system can be saved separately.

(19) Gravitropic angle analysis and horizontal angle analysis for feature extraction.

(20) Capable of measuring soybean, peanut, and other legume pod parameters including stalk thickness, pod body dimensions, beak size, and arc length, arc-chord height measurements.

(21) Capable of measuring grain awn length and small leaf petiole length.

(22) Capable of measuring the area, length, and width of various needle leaves.

(23) All analysis images, distribution charts, and result data can be saved and exported to Excel spreadsheets. Annotated analysis images can also be exported.

(24) Cloud platform support allows analysis data to be saved to the cloud for access anytime, anywhere.

(25) Bilingual (Chinese/English) display with one-click switching for seamless integration.

IV. Image Capture System Parameters

Scanner element: 6-line alternating micro-lens CCD

Maximum format: A4

Interface type: USB 2.0

Optical resolution: 4800 x 9600 DPI

Maximum resolution: 12800 x 12800 DPI

Minimum pixel size: >= 0.005mm x 0.0026mm

Scanning light source: White cold cathode fluorescent lamp (CCFL)

Color depth: 48-bit

Scanning range: 216 x 297mm

Scanning speed:

- Reflective, A4, 300 DPI: Monochrome 11 seconds, Color 14 seconds

- Film scanning, 35mm, 2400 DPI: Positive film 47 seconds, Negative film 44 seconds

V. Additional Information

1. This product requires a computer. Recommended configuration: Branded computer (Intel Core i5 9th generation or above CPU / 16GB RAM / 21.5-inch color monitor / wireless network adapter, 4 or more USB 2.0 ports, running Windows 10 Professional or Ultimate full edition).

2. Optional A3-format dual-light source color scanner available. Reflective scanning area: 305mm x 431.8mm. Root transparency scanning area: 304.8mm x 406.4mm.

3. Software is compatible only with Windows 10 and above operating systems.

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