Purdue Plant Science

Sneak peek into the future of plant science! Check out this stunning view inside one of the new greenhouse sections at Purdue University, now equipped with fully functional conveyor belts leading directly into the Ag Alumni Phenotyping Facility (AAPF)!

We had a fantastic time at the 2025 Purdue Ag Fish Fry, connecting with colleagues, industry leaders, and friends of agriculture! Thank you to everyone who stopped by to chat with us—we're excited for another year of research, collaboration, and impact! purdueag.exposure.co/2025-fish-fry

Purdue Plant Science is showing of its second UAV platform. I am excited to start flying it soon.

Purdue & Bayer have launched the Coalition for Sustainable & Regenerative Agriculture! This public-private partnership aims to boost soil health while increasing food production for a growing population. purdue.edu/newsroom/2024/…

Spotlight on Purdue's Interdisciplinary Research! Discover how Purdue researchers are using cutting-edge technology to combat tar spot epidemics. Learn more: morningagclips.com/purdue-researc… #PurduePlantScience #Agriculture #TarSpot #Research

Nighttime aerial surveys uncover solar panels' influence on nearby farmland. Geoff Sanchez and Chankyun Lee drive this innovative study. Gavin Ho and Jason Adams collect crucial UAV data in FAA-approved missions.

🌱 Exciting research at Purdue! High school students are teaming up with Prof. Diane Wang at our AAPF facility, exploring plant science together. Dive into their journey and discover the future of ag research! 🌿🔬 ag.purdue.edu/news/2024/07/f…

AAPF at Purdue University is pushing the limits of technology! Imagine automated imaging of full-size corn plants – all without disturbing a single leaf. Explore our virtual tour and witness the future of plant phenotyping: youtube.com/watch?v=bHzKkv…

Thermal UAV imagery can reveal patterns in underground tile drainage lines. This animation showcases data collected at the Purdue ACRE by a collaborative team from Purdue and USDA Soil Science team. Dr. Shams Rahmani leads this ongoing project. #DroneImaging #SoilScience

Dr. Marian Luis from the Department of Horticulture & Landscape Architecture sheds light on chlorophyll fluorescence imaging of 4-week-old tomato plants, comparing those infected & uninfected by the fungal pathogen Botrytis cinerea. #PlantResearch #BotrytisCinerea #TomatoPlants

Libo Zhang, Postdoc Research Assistant with the Institute for Plant Science explores the 3D root system architecture of maize hybrid B73 x Mo17 at the V9 growth stage, cultivated under drought stress conditions in the AAPF. #PlantScience #Maize #RootArchitecture #Phenotyping

Plant Sciences team develops thermal remote sensing protocol using GRYFN platform ag.purdue.edu/news/2024/02/p…

Fighting tar spot, a new foe for farmers ag.purdue.edu/news/2023/11/f…

Lilly greenhouses to be remodeled as ‘Purdue Moves’ forward in research purdueexponent.org/campus/article… via @purdueexponent

Exciting news! Purdue hosting NAPPN Annual Conference, Feb 13-15, 2024 Abstract deadline: Oct 30! plantphenotyping.org/speakerssubmit… Registration now open! plantphenotyping.org/conference-reg… Apply for travel funding: plantphenotyping.org/travel-awards Details: plantphenotyping.org/conference-home

Dr. Tuinstra from Agronomy along with young scientists in Ag & Biological Engineering, Forestry & Entomology, Botany & Plant Pathology, and AAPF personnel are harnessing AAPF tech for accurate ground referencing measurements with maize. #Research #phenotyping #Innovation #Purdue

Phenotyping Greenhouse Groundbreaking ag.purdue.edu/news/departmen…

The Institute of Plant Science at Purdue University is exploring the use of thermal sensors mounted to UAVs to detect differences in canopy temperature associated with environmental stresses. These systems enable high-throughput phenotyping of crops for climate adaptation traits.

Dr. Mitch Tuinstra worked with Mike Gosney and Chris Hoagland successfully creating this Sorghum root x-ray at Purdue University's high-throughput phenotyping facility. #AAPF

Was able to sneak some corn in the ground today in one of our cover crop studies @ACRE_Purdue. The new research planter is getting dialed in. @PurdueAgronomy @PurdueAg