The LK-1300 RootPot Potted Plant Root Analyzer is an in-situ imaging system for potted plant roots, independently developed by Beijing Eco-mind Technology Co., Ltd. It enables efficient, high-precision, and non-destructive imaging and analysis of potted plant root systems, capturing high-definition root images. Combined with professional root analysis software, it can measure root length, surface area, root tip count, diameter, distribution patterns, and the number of live and dead roots. This instrument is widely applicable in research and teaching in agronomy, biology, ecology, crop science, horticulture, and related fields.
Key FeaturesKey features:
Technical Parameters Main parameters:
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Main Unit |
Length approx. 60 cm, with brightness adjustment knob at the top |
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Imaging Module |
Pixel size: 3.0 μm × 3.0 μm; Focal length: 3.2 mm; Filter: 650 IR; Distortion: <1%; Pixels: 1920 × 1080; Power consumption: 1 W; Interface: USB 2.0 |
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Illumination |
2 LEDs; Power: < 5 W |
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Control Software |
Built-in curvature correction, real-time preview, stepless light source brightness adjustment, automatic delayed shooting and voice prompts for easy single-person operation. Automatically crops images to 9.18 × 10 mm (for 35 mm outer diameter minirhizotrons) or 7.20 × 10 mm (for 30 mm outer diameter minirhizotrons). |
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Control Terminal |
OS: Windows 11; Display: 10.5 inches, Resolution: 1920 × 1280; RAM: 4 GB; Storage: 64 GB |
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Root Analysis Software |
Allows manual annotation of root images from different time series, supports batch import and processing of complete image sets for easy data browsing and cross-time-series image annotation. Software clearly displays root time series via connector groups, supports root tree line modeling, offers rich editing operations, analyzes parameters like root length, area, tip count, diameter, distribution patterns, live/dead root counts, and allows import/export in RSML or CSV formats. |
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Minirhizotron Dimensions |
Outer diameter 30 mm or 35 mm (optional), wall thickness 2 mm, length 50 cm, tapered lower end. |
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Minirhizotron Material |
PMMA, light transmittance 92% (absorption <0.05% in visible range @3mm thickness), refractive index 1.491, tensile strength 110 MPa (-40°C) / 72 MPa (30°C). |
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Positioning Handle |
Classic "Smucker" positioning handle, 30° angle intervals for accurate and rapid circular positioning. |
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Root Tube Adapter Ring |
Outer diameter 30 mm or 35 mm, inner diameter 24 mm, thickness 5 mm. |
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Case Dimensions |
68 × 32 × 18 cm (L × W × H) |
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Operating Environment |
Operating Temperature: -10 to 50°C; Storage Temperature: -20 to 70°C |
Standard Configuration
Manufactured : Eco-mind, China
